Wakefield Museum

Wood Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2EW

Tel: +44 (0)1924 305 356
Fax: +44 (0)1924 305 353
Email: museumsandarts@wakefield.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Explore the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you enter the world of Wakefield explorer and early conservationist Charles Waterton. Follow his journey through South America and see the unique collection of rare species that he preserved for future generations. Discover how he founded the world's first nature reserve.

Upstairs is packed with ephemera, photos and views of Wakefield exploring life in Wakefield from Romans through to modern day. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with the displays and discover how things work.

The museum welcomes those with disabilities, facilities for wheelchair users and those with hearing and visual impairment. There are opportunities for schools, pre-schoolers and community groups to take part in talks and workshops using real museum objects, please telephone for details.


Opening Times
(2011 times)
Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Closed 25th December and 1st January.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free.

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