FREE activities at Museums

Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract Museums have weekly FREE activities for your children and family to enjoy! While playing and learning together, you will be ticking off activities on your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5!

Museum Minis @ Wakefield Museum

A special weekly session for our littlest visitors at Wakefield Museum! Meet Alphabet Cat and take part in activities, rhymes and more. Each month there’s a new theme to help you explore Wakefield Museum.

🗓️Every Thursday from 4 June to 24 December 2026     ⏰10:30am – 11:30am      📍Wakefield Museum, Burton Street, Wakefield WF1 2EB

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦These sessions are designed for children aged 2 to 5 and their families. Free and no booking required.

50 Things: #6 Rhyme Time, #7 Making Music, #11 Making Connections, #39 Talking Signs, #40 Happy History

Find out more here.

Museum Minis @ Pontefract Museum

Meet our friendly staff at this weekly session full of self-led activities. There’ll be a different theme each month inspired by museum objects, so if you’ve not visited Pontefract Museum recently, head back for a whole new experience!

🗓️Every Monday from 7 September to 14 December 2026     ⏰11:15am – 12:15pm      📍Pontefract Museum, Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦These sessions are designed for children aged 2 to 5 and their families. Free and no booking required.

50 Things: #4 Make Your Mark, #6 Rhyme Time, #11 Making Connections, #40 Happy History

Find out more here.

Toddler Tuesdays @ Castleford Museum

Join Charlie Bear every Tuesday during term time for a lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes!

We’ll be inspired by museum objects and a different theme each month. There’s also a weekly Charlie Bear Challenge to try together!

🗓️Every Tuesday from 1 September  to 15 December 2026     ⏰10am – 11am      📍Castleford Museum, Carlton Street, Castleford WF10 1BB

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦These sessions are designed for children aged 2 to 5 and their families. Free and no booking required.

50 Things: #4 Make Your Mark, #6 Rhyme Time, #10 Sharing Books, #40 Happy History

Find out more here.

Family Fun @ the Museums

Enjoy different themed crafts and activities each week. All activities and materials are provided. What will you make?

🗓️Every Saturday from 23 May to 19 December 2026     ⏰11:00am – 3:00pm      📍Family Fun is run at Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract Museums every Saturday rain or shine!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦These sessions are designed for children aged 3+ and their families. Free and no booking required.

Find out more about Family Fun @ Wakefield Museum here.

Find out more about Family Fun @ Castleford Museum here.

Find out more about Family Fun @ Pontefract Museum here.