Museum Minis - Wakefield Museums and Castles
An adult and two young children behind the toy market stall at Pontefract Museum

Museum Minis

Mon 7 September 2026 - Mon 14 December 2026, 11:15am - 12:15pm

The next occurrence is Mon 28 September 2026

Pontefract Museum

Meet our friendly staff! Take part in self-led activities and more.

We’ll explore a different theme each month inspired by our museum objects.

Upcoming themes:

  • 7, 14, 21 and 28 September: Buildings

  • 5, 12 and 19 October: Nature

  • 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 November: Showtime

  • 7 and 14 December: Toys and games

Have fun learning and playing together and tick off the following on your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5:

#6 Rhyme Time #4 Make Your Mark #11 Making Connections #40 Happy History

Free and no booking required.

These sessions are designed for children aged 2 to 5 and their families.

7 September 2026 - Mon 14 December 2026

11:15am - 12:15pm

Pontefract Museum

Free, no booking required

Children aged 2 to 5 and their families

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