Sat 17 Oct
|Bankfield Museum
Opening of A Magical Couple of Hours
Saturday 17 October, 1pm to 3pm The grand opening of A Magical Couple of Hours: A Celebration of Pantomime at Bankfield Museum with lots of fun activities for all the family.
Time & Location
17 Oct 2026, 13:00 – 15:00
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Boothtown Rd, Halifax HX3 6HG, UK
About the event
Oh yes, it is! The grand opening of this new exhibition from the Friends of the Victoria Museum celebrating all things pantomime in Halifax. Join the Dame from this year’s Victoria Theatre production for surprises, dodgy dialogue and lots of free, pantomime-themed craft activities for children to enjoy.
Saturday 17 October, 1pm to 3pm, free admission
Please note, craft activities will be held in our Education Room, which is located on the first floor of Bankfield Museum. Please contact museum.learning@calderdale.gov.uk to discuss any access needs.
The exhibition is displayed in the Community Corridor, Bankfield Museum which is on the first floor. If you need further access information, please contact us via museum@calderdale.gov.uk or ring Bankfield Museum on 01422 352334.
The accompanying image shows a Pantomime Dame at Victoria Theatre. By permission of Victoria Theatre.