Family Fun at Pontefract Museum

Name: Family Fun at Pontefract Museum
Start: 2019-04-13T10:00:00
End: 2020-01-25T15:00:00
Location: Pontefract Museum

Creative Tourist Last Updated 28 April 2019

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Family Fun

Pontefract Museum,

13 April 2019-25 January 2020

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free

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A lively activity session that everyone can take part in. There is something different to do every week, from handling museum objects to getting creative with a colourful craft activity. There’s no need to book, just drop in.

While you’re visiting, follow a trail around the displays, try on some medieval hats, sport some colourful racing silks and ride a Georgian rocking horse.

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