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Museum Details
Bankfield Museum, Halifax
Bankfield Museum
Boothtown Road
Halifax
HX3 6HG
West Yorkshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Personalities
Social History
Toys and Hobbies
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Audio guide for visually impaired visitors. Please contact, prior to visit, if you have special needs; staff will be glad to help.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01422 354823
General information (Fax)
:
01422 349020
E-mail
:
bankfield.museum@calderdale.gov.uk
Website
:
www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/museums-galleries/bankfield-museum/index.html
Open
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bank Holiday Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission charges
FREE
Description
With its internationally important collection of textiles, weird and wonderful objects from around the world, plus commissions by leading makers and a varied programme of exhibitions and events, there is much to see and enjoy.
Don’t miss the Toy Gallery, the Duke of Wellington’s Regimental Museum and the Marble Gallery, a new selling space for contemporary craft.
Trails
To The Lighthouse And Beyond - A Virginia Woolf And Bloomsbury Trail
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities
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