About us
Wakefield Museum Meet Up is all about meeting new people and connecting through creative activities!
Be inspired by our museum collections and Wakefield's unique heritage.
New free sessions coming soon, offering you:
- ways for people to connect with local heritage
- a place for people to meet and make new friends
- the chance to develop and learn new creative skills
Come along to meet new people, learn about your local area and get hands-on with some creative fun!
Our friendly staff will guide you through activities and there will be lots of opportunities to explore Wakefield Museum.
Upcoming events
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Augusts' Museum Meet-up @ Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Castle, Castle Garth, Pontefract, GBJoin us this month, on Wednesday Evening at Pontefract Castle, to have the chance to meet new people, learn about your local area and get hands-on with some creative fun!
This month we’ll be having a go at making a bug hotel using recycled Tetra Pak cartons. We'll also be collecting items from around the castle ground to add into our bug hotels!
We will meet at the Education Room in Pontefract Castle.
Jane will be your host, to greet you and lead the session.
Access requirements?
Email us museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk or call on 01924 3027002 attendees
Augusts' Museum Meet-up @ Wakefield Museum (early start at 10)
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, al, GBJoin us this month, on Saturday Lunch time at Wakefield One, to have the chance to meet new people, learn about your local area and get hands-on with some creative fun!
This month we’ll be having a go at making a bug hotel using recycled Tetra Pak cartons!
We will meet at the Learning Zone which is located within Wakefield Library, floor one of Wakefield One.
Jane will be your host, to greet you and lead the session.
Access requirements?
Email us museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk or call on 01924 30270013 attendees
September's Museum Meet-up @ Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Castle, Castle Garth, Pontefract, GBJoin us this month, on Wednesday Evening at Pontefract Castle, to have the chance to meet new people, learn about your local area and get hands-on with some creative fun!
This month we’ll be having a go at making clay pots inspired by 18th Century ceramics from the museum collection. This activity has always been a popular one since we started our meet-up group!
We will meet at the Education Room in Pontefract Castle.
Jane will be your host, to greet you and lead the session.
Access requirements?
Email us museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk or call on 01924 3027007 attendees
September’s Museum Meet-up @ Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, al, GBJoin us this month, on Saturday Lunch time at Wakefield One, to have the chance to meet new people, learn about your local area and get hands-on with some creative fun!
This month we’ll be having a go at making clay pots inspired by 18th Century ceramics from the museum collection. This activity has always been a popular one since we started our meet-up group!
Jane will be your host, to greet you and lead the session.
Access requirements?
Email us museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk or call on 01924 30270017 attendees
Past events
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