Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wakefield Museum
In or near Wakefield.
Wakefield Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wakefield Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wakefield Museum is a cultural venue that showcases the history and heritage of the Wakefield District. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and participate in community events.
Place summary
Wakefield Museum is located in Yorkshire. It showcases the history and heritage of the Wakefield district. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the area's cultural and industrial past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6840, -1.5038
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 2EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12544150787 (ODbL)
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Wakefield Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Queen Victoria
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Drury Lane Library
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York House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Westgate Unitarian Chapel
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Theatre Royal Wakefield
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Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
Playhouse
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Bank House Hotel
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City of Wakefield
Museums · 0.3 km
St Austin's Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakefield Museum?
- Wakefield Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 2EB), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Wakefield Museum?
- Wakefield Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wakefield Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 2EB.
- How do I get to Wakefield Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 2EB.