Wakefield Museums and Castles

A member of staff showing a young adult a vintage orange football

Object handling

Wed 14 January 2026 - Wed 11 March 2026, 4pm - 6pm

The next occurrence is Wed 14 January 2026

Wakefield Museum

Get hands-on with history! Handle real historical objects from our collection. Find out more about their use and importance with our friendly staff. Make new connections with our collections.

Uncover our local heritage in a way only museums can!

We'll explore a different theme each month, inspired by our displays.

Free and no booking required.

These sessions are designed for families with children aged 7+, small groups or individuals.

14 January 2026 - Wed 11 March 2026

4pm - 6pm

Wakefield Museum

Free, no booking required

Ages 7+

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