Magnificent materials

What weird and wonderful things can everyday items be made out of? Go on a trail around the museum to find out!

From tennis strings to manicure sets, it's going to surprise you.

Be inspired by an iconic woven chair in the Plastic fantastic? exhibition. Practice your weaving skills and make a trinket bowl or basket to take home!

Free family activities and crafts at Wakefield Museum for the summer holidays.

Summer holidays guide

There's so much happening across our sites these summer holidays! Most of our activities are no-cost or low-cost. Plan your adventures with our handy guide to the summer holidays.