Bankfield Museum
Bankfield Museum tells the story of Halifax and Calderdale, with displays on local history, costume, art, military history, jewellery and textiles from around the world.
You can bring your class on a self-led visit for free. A school activity guide for Bankfield museum, that focuses on local history, is available upon booking.
Shibden Hall
Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here, including the noted diarist Anne Lister (1791 - 1840).
The adjacent 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers.
You can bring your class on a self-led visit for £4.50 per child (accompanying adults are free)
A free school activity guide for Shibden Hall and the Folk Museum is available upon booking.
Smith Art Gallery
The front gallery hosts an exhibition of oil paintings, based on People and Places, including works by Atkinson Grimshaw, Marcus Stone and Thomas Sydney Cooper.
The rear gallery hosts changing displays, covering a wide variety of themes from local artists to touring exhibitions, including photography, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring there is always something new and different to enjoy.
You can bring your class on a self-led visit for free.
How to book
If you would like to visit any of our sites, please contact us at museum.learning@calderdale.gov.uk to book.
Please do book for a self-led visit. It will allow us to ensure that you have all the information beforehand for your visit and arrange any physical gallery resources you wish to use (subject to availability).