We called at Pontefract on the way to Hull to catch the ferry and to kill a few hours. This museum is a nice little place to spend an hour. Free to enter with some local history and the building itself is nice inside.

Born in Pontefract. Came back here at 35. Still live here. The town itself has seen better days. The market is less than half the size it used to be. The pubs are mainly empty but I still love the museum. If you are into...More

Having lived local to Pontefract for many years I’ve visited the town frequently. However, I’d never taken the time to spend time in the museum and I’ve been missing a treat. This place is filled with interesting information and facts and talks about the towns...More

Following a recent visit to Pontefract in conjunction with other business, we determined to visit the Museum o. Our next visit two weeks later. Firstly, the entrance is free of charge and secondly the exhibits are well laid out albeit in a small area. There...More

Entertaining for granddaughter ,educational and fun things laid out for kids to make n take home to show mum.

An interesting place to visit when you find yourself in Pontefract in an old Carnegie library so the building is beautiful and the exhibitions informative

This museum is essential for anyone who is visiting Pontefract. It is small and very quick to look around but it gives a concise and interesting history of Pontefract from the civil way to the industrial revolution. It is free and includes a great reference...More