Heritage Open Days drop-in: 120 years of Pontefract Museum

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Pontefract Museum | Pontefract, EN

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Pontefract Museum began its life 120 years ago as a Carnegie Library.
Drop into our reference room to see copies of architectural drawings and images from our collections.
Share your memories!

Free, drop-in.
Aimed at adults 16+
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Where is it happening?

Pontefract Museum, Pontefract Museum, 5 Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA, United Kingdom

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