Welcome to Calderdale Museums

Shibden Hall
Set in the picturesque Shibden valley, a mile from Halifax, Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here.
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Bankfield Museum
Set in the attractive surroundings of Akroyd Park, at the centre of Akroydon model village conservation area, this Victorian mansion was the home of local mill owner, philanthropist and MP, Colonel Edward Akroyd.
Visit Bankfield Museum
Smith Art Gallery
This purpose built Art Gallery and public library, known as ‘The Rydings’, is surrounded by a beautiful park and gardens.
Visit Smith Art Gallery
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🖼 Towards Shibden Hall, The Home Of Anne Lister, In Halifax by Roger Davies
There's only a few days to go until Anne Lister Festival 2025! Starting this weekend from Saturday 29 M...
Shibden Hall
25/03/2025 at 17:22
We're joining THE HERDS, a groundbreaking work of public art and climate action on an unprecedented scale featuring life-size puppet animals traveling 20,000km from Central Africa ...
Bankfield Museum
26/03/2025 at 10:02