Bankfield Museum
Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Road
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About Bankfield Museum
Discover fascinating exhibits spanning Halifax's heritage and global culture at this family-friendly museum, offering accessible facilities and snacks to keep everyone exploring comfortably.
What's nearby
- Akroyd Park next door
- Super Suds Launderette 150m away
- Boothtown Post Office & Off-licence 250m away
- Appliance Star 300m away
- Trinity Academy Akroydon 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely free museum in a beautiful building. The volunteers were really sweet. I especially loved getting to see the famous Mr. Darcy's wet shirt from the 1995 Pride & prejudice BBC mini series 👀 Loved learning all kinds of random facts about Halifax and seeing some cool costumes and antique clothing. We spent about an hour here. If you want to read everything you'll be there longer though!
· via Google
Well worth the steady climb up the hills going out of Halifax! This is a large and ornate house set in beautiful grounds. The entrance is spectacular with beautiful decorated ceiling and walls surrounding the sweeping stairwell. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. There are many sections including a really wonderful display of costumes used in such dramas as Emma, Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and Victoria. The section dedicated to the Yorkshire regiments is very informative and moving as is the section exploring death and mourning. Some sections are closed or will be closed to enable repairs to the roof but there is still so much to see. When visiting remember to look upas each room has the most ornate ceiling embellishments. Good toilets and there’s also a cafe. I will definitely revisit when back in Halifax.
· via Google
Sadly only a flying visit this time to see the ‘Fashion Extremes!’ exhibition at Bankfield, today, on the top floor, but what a great introduction to a fabulous find - well done Calderdale Museums! The welcome was warm and helpful, even on a hot, quiet, weekday afternoon and the enthusiasm of the desk staff, before my visit and following it, added to such an enjoyable experience. The exhibition was a joy, beautifully curated and with such a good balance of a light touch with ample historic information and context for the wide ranging clothes displayed. And an interesting guide to female textile collectors to take away. Thank you… Repeat visits will definitely be on the plan for returns to Halifax!
· via Google
Loved this place, soent a couple of hours here with the hubby. Not much for younger ones. Small cafe with coffee and ore packages cake and buscuits sort of stuff. Id recommend dojng the trail in the village (leaflet avsilable inside) Beautiful buikding and interrsting exhibits, especially military (which I usually don't like)
· via Google
Visitors say this museum features interesting and varied exhibitions, including impressive costume displays and local history. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as the free entry and convenient onsite parking.
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At a glance
- Address
- Bankfield Museum, Ackroyd Park, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX3 6HG Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (769 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Halifax