Location: Wakefield
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8 Museums in Wakefield That You Shouldn't Miss
Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire, England, on the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines, which had a population of 99,251 at the 2011 census.
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1. National Coal Mining Museum
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5.0 based on 3,340 reviews
Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery which witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Hear stories directly from former-miners about their careers and understand the roles men, women, children, animals and machinery played in the operation of the mine. Then let off steam in the Adventure Playground
2. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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4.5 based on 4,160 reviews
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the UK’s leading outdoor art gallery and an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. Founded in 1977 by Executive Director Peter Murray, YSP was the first sculpture park in the UK, and is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing the only place in Europe to see Barbara Hepworth’s 'The Family of Man' in its entirety alongside a significant collection of sculpture, including bronzes by Henry Moore and site-specific works by Andy Goldsworthy, David Nash and James Turrell. YSP mounts a world-class, year-round temporary exhibitions programme including some of the world’s leading artists across six indoor galleries and 500 acres of open air. YSP also offers an outstanding learning and family programme, award-winning shops and restaurants, a varied events programme, and a beautiful setting to enjoy nature.
Reviewed By 1949etwall - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
We find this a superb destination- easily accessible, good walks, interesting sculptures and other artistic installations, quality shop and good food. In particular we have always found the other visitors courteous and considerate- probably because the visitor base is family orientated. Highly recommended.
3. The Hepworth Wakefield
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4.0 based on 1,221 reviews
The Hepworth Wakefield is Yorkshire's award-winning gallery designed by David Chipperfield Architects which opened to the public in May 2011. The UK's largest purpose-built gallery in over 50 years, we celebrate the achievements of one of Britain's most significant sculptors, Barbara Hepworth, in the city in which she was born and raised. As well as the Hepworth Family Gift, a unique collection of Hepworth's working models gifted to Wakefield through the Art Fund, the gallery also holds the collection of the former Wakefield Art Gallery. Alongside collection displays, we also present a regularly changing programme of contemporary exhibitions by world-renowned artists as well as offering award-winning family and learning activities for all ages, a cafe bar and shop - a perfect day out for all the family. Free admission all year round.
Reviewed By Arnoldbakers
No wonder this was Art Fund museum of the year in 2017. The stunning buildings hang out over the River Calder, as one approaches them over a bridge. Inside, we concentrated on the permanent exhibition of Hepworth's art and technique. These galleries build on the experience of her studio in St Ives - placing her sculpture in the context of contemporary artists, and her cultural milieu. Then it leads on to a fascinating set of rooms explain her techniques and approaches, as she moved onto monumental public pieces. Terrific exhibition, truly enjoyed by our family - two professional artists amongst them.
4. Wakefield Museum
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Wakefield Museum tells stories about people and their lives. Some are over a thousand years in the making, others are only just beginning. Explore the museum and hear a few of these stories. Follow the themes of wealth and power, hardship and hope, passion and belief, love and war, work and home. Discover the extraordinary - the oldest, the first, the one and only Remember the ordinary - everyday life, everyday people Feel the emotion - love, hate, passion, sorrow, laughter, loss, discovery Be inspired - beautiful objects, faraway lands, craftsmanship Have a go - clock-in, ride the rhubarb express, spot enemy planes, build a Tudor building, dress up Wakefield Museum is here because of you, your past and your future. Explore this beautiful museum and find your place in Wakefield's history...
5. The Mental Health Museum
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
6. George Gissing Centre
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Dinosaur Discovery
8. Wakefield Art Gallery
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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