Castleford Museum

Castleford Museum is Covid-19 Secure and is re-open to visitors.

This means that it uses social distancing and other guidelines to protect the health of everyone. Staff will greet each visitor to explain viewing arrangements.

Key things to note:

- There is a one-way system in effect.
- The maximum number of visitors is either up to three family groups or 15 people at any one time, so queuing may be required before entering.
- Informational signs are installed to assist visitors navigate the museum.
- Hand-sanitiser is available in the foyer for use by visitors.
- All events and activities have been temporarily suspended. This includes workshops, talks, and drop-in craft sessions.
- All interactive resources have been temporarily removed from public spaces.
- Some of the activity tables have been temporarily removed to allow additional space for staff and visitors.

For full reopening details please visit: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/museums/castleford-museum


Castleford is home to a wealth of treasures, fascinating stories and is a place for fun, imagination and play. Discover why the Castleford area was a great and important meeting place for Bronze Age people and view a unique and special Iron Age chariot.

Discover Castleford’s rich Roman heritage – did you know that Castleford was the site of an important Roman army settlement called Lagentium?

And how could we forget marbles, mining, pottery, glass and rugby Super League winners Castleford Tigers!

The Early Life of Henry Moore display in the local studies area highlights one of Castleford's most famous sons. It is illustrated with objects from the beginning of his career as a world famous artist, including his sculpture 'Working Model for Draped Reclining figure'.

It also includes his school friend Albert Wainwright's Castleford Sketchbook which records many of the places that Moore would have been familiar with when living in the town in the 1920s.

The museum also features four special changing displays with content created in partnership with local groups and communities.

The main Museum is located on the top floor of the original 1905 Carnegie Library and is accessible by staircase and lift. The Early Life of Henry Moore display is in the local studies area on the floor below.