Wakefield Museums and Castles

Get ready for your visit to Wakefield Museum! Read on for our opening hours and facilities. Find out how to get here by car or public transport.

Wakefield Museum is free entry for all.

• Create Café opposite museum entrance (Tuesday to Thursday, 8:45 to 3pm)

• Parking nearby

• Toilets nearby

• Step-free access

• Hearing loop

• Assistance dogs welcome

• Free family activities and resources

• School visits and workshops programme

• Breastfeeding-friendly location

Create Café can be found opposite Wakefield Museum within the main Wakefield One building. Create serves fresh and locally sourced food and drink.

Create Café is usually open 8:45am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday. 

Create Café's website and latest menu

Wakefield Museum is near to Wakefield City Centre. It is inside the Wakefield One building, on the lower ground floor. It has step-free acces throughout.

How to get to Wakefield Museum on public transport

Wakefield Museum is 0.4 miles from Wakefield Bus Station. 

There are two train stations in Wakefield:

• The museum is 0.1 miles from Wakefield Westgate station. This station is on the route between York / Leeds and London Kings Cross.

• The museum is 0.9 miles from Wakefield Kirkgate station. This station is on the route between York / Leeds and Knottingley, Manchester Piccadilly and Nottingham.

There is also a free city bus connecting Wakefield Bus Station, Wakefield One and Wakefield Kirkgate station. This runs every 10 minutes.

For details about local buses and trains please see Metro.

How to get to Wakefield Museum by car and coach

Wakefield Museum is accessible from the M1 via Junction 40 along the A638 or Junction 41 along the A650. Use WF1 2EB in your sat nav.

Where to park when visiting Wakefield Museum

The nearest car park can be found at Merchant Gate next to Wakefield Westgate train station. Use WF1 2QN in your sat nav. It is 90p per hour, up to a maximum of 5 hours. There are 45 disabled bays at Merchant Gate.

Alternative parking in Wakefield

Is Wakefield Museum free to visit?

Yes, Wakefield Museum is free entry. Some bookable activities have a small extra fee.

Do I need to book in advance?

No, you do not need to book in advance to visit Wakefield Museum. You do not need a ticket. 

Are dogs allowed?

Only assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed in Wakefield Museum.

Is Wakefield Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Wakefield Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Full access information for Wakefield Museum.

Are there activities for families and children?

Yes, there are lots of activities for families at Wakefield Museum! We also have regular family activities and workshops during the school holidays. Explore our guide to Wakefield Museum for families.

What events are on at Wakefield Museum?

We have a regular programme of events for children and adults throughout the year. Most of our activities are free or low-cost. Check out our What's On page for our upcoming events.

What exhibitions are on at Wakefield Museum?

As well as our permanent displays, we have featured special exhibitions. Currently on display is Cynthia Kenny: a city framed. Our exhibitions are free entry.

Does Wakefield Museum have a café?

No, but Create café is directly opposite the museum entrance inside Wakefield One.