Museums in Pontefract

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Royal Armouries Museum

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

Royal Armouries Museum

A fascinating museum showcasing an impressive collection of arms throughout history, offering an immersive journey into the world of military history.

11.4 mls
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Attraction
From £8.95

Thackray Museum of Medicine

Explore medical history through interactive exhibits, immersive displays, and fascinating artifacts, offering insight into healthcare's evolution.

11.7 mls
Leeds City Museum
Attraction
Free

Leeds City Museum

Visit Leeds City Museum and come face-to-face with the Leeds Tiger, step into 'Ancient Worlds' and see the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy.

12.3 mls
National Coal Mining Museum for England

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

National Coal Mining Museum for England

The museum offers guided underground tours where visitors can experience the conditions miners worked in and see the tools and machines they used.

13.1 mls
Worsbrough Mill Museum

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

Worsbrough Mill Museum

A 17th century working water mill set in 240 acres of tranquil Country Park. It is an amazing place to visit, have fun and see history come to life.

13.2 mls
Abbey House Museum

POPULAR

Attraction
From £3.30

Abbey House Museum

Step back in time at this captivating museum, featuring immersive exhibits and interactive displays showcasing local history and heritage.

15.1 mls
York Cold War Bunker

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £7.50

York Cold War Bunker

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritages properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britains Cold War.

19.8 mls
National Railway Museum

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

National Railway Museum

Telling the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society.

20.5 mls
York Castle Museum

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £9.09

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is a museum located in York on the site of York Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068.

20.5 mls
York Mansion House

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £6.50

York Mansion House

Hidden treasure and secret rooms: find out more about this remarkable house.

20.6 mls
Yorkshire Museum
Attraction
Adults from £7.27

Yorkshire Museum

Explore York's role as a capital of religion, power, commerce, art and wealth across the Anglican, Viking, Norman, High Medieval and Tudor periods.

20.7 mls
Yorkshire Air Museum
Attraction
Adults from £10

Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent aviation museum in the UK.

21.3 mls
Kelham Island Museum
Attraction
Adults £6

Kelham Island Museum

Located in one of the citys oldest industrial districts, the museum stands on a man-made island over 900 years old.

22.0 mls
Bishops' House

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

Bishops' House

Steeped in history and full of charm, Bishops' House is both a museum and Sheffield's best preserved timber framed building.

24.5 mls

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