Home Education: Behind the Scenes at Stores - Ages 8+
Wakefield Museum Stores, Ossett, WF5
Friday 3rd July 2026
Home Educated children aged 8+ and their grown-ups are invited to join us for this special opportunity to visit the Wakefield Museums and Castles storage facility.
The Wakefield Museums and Castles collections are comprised of thousands of historic objects - far more than we can display in our museums at any one time. Our storage facility - Stores - is a huge warehouse where the artefacts not on display are kept and cared for.
Whilst on site, attendees will:
As places are limited due the nature of the activities that participants will take part in, we ask that only one adult accompanies each booked group to allow more places for children.
Please also be aware that Stores may not be suitable for visitors with dust and nut allergies. If anyone you want to book onto the session has a dust or a nut allergy, please contact us before booking to discuss.
Location: The Wakefield Museums and Castles storage facility is located in Ossett. There is free parking on site and it is also reachable by bus. The exact location and bus route information will be provided to those who book onto the sessions. If you wish to discuss location details prior to booking please email [email protected].
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
The Wakefield Museums and Castles collections are comprised of thousands of historic objects - far more than we can display in our museums at any one time. Our storage facility - Stores - is a huge warehouse where the artefacts not on display are kept and cared for.
Whilst on site, attendees will:
- Undertake a guided tour led by our Registrar Lindsey
- Get hands-on with tasks performed by our Collections staff at Stores
- Guess the identity of mysterious objects
- Gain knowledge required for working in such a unique setting
As places are limited due the nature of the activities that participants will take part in, we ask that only one adult accompanies each booked group to allow more places for children.
Please also be aware that Stores may not be suitable for visitors with dust and nut allergies. If anyone you want to book onto the session has a dust or a nut allergy, please contact us before booking to discuss.
Location: The Wakefield Museums and Castles storage facility is located in Ossett. There is free parking on site and it is also reachable by bus. The exact location and bus route information will be provided to those who book onto the sessions. If you wish to discuss location details prior to booking please email [email protected].
This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.)
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your details at the door.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered on this event.
