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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November’s Museum Meet-up @ Wakefield Museum (Pontefract Suite)
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 making patches for the Calico Dress project which will give you the chance to tell local stories through stitch and applique!
We will meet at the Pontefract Suite which is located near the museum in 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 30270019 attendees
December'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!
Back by popular demand! This month we’ll be having a go at block printed wrapping paper based on wallpapers in the museum’s collection!
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 3027006 attendees
December’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!
Back by popular demand! This month we’ll be having a go at block printed wrapping paper based on wallpapers in the museum’s collection!
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 30270015 attendees
January'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 and planting an indoor planter using recycled VHS cassette tapes!
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 3027003 attendees
Past events
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