Wilderspin & National School Museum

Wilderspin & National School Museum Thanks to nineteenth century pioneers like Samuel Wilderspin, infant schools are now a normal part of growing up in Britain and around the world.

The Wilderspin Story shows the challenges and personal sacrifices of this amazing character. Opening times:

Thursday - Saturday 11am-3pm

last admission 2.30pm

Teddy School is back for Half Term only!Holiday admission is just £1 per person.The Teddy Trail is £2 or £1 if you bring...
28/05/2026

Teddy School is back for Half Term only!

Holiday admission is just £1 per person.

The Teddy Trail is £2 or £1 if you bring your own teddy to join our Teddy Classroom.
(additional trail sheets 50p)

Join the Teddy School and follow the trail - Thursday - Saturday this week between 10am and 3pm.

Enjoy the museum then explore Historic Barton upon Humber

23/05/2026

Our trip tip this weekend is Encore! at the Ted Lewis Centre - an exhibition of photographs from Beretun and Baysgarth Schools’ Musicals from 1966 to 1985.

The Centre is open on Sunday between 11am and 3pm

23/05/2026

Saturday 23 May: We've been unable to roster volunteers for this afternoon so the Museum will regrettably have to close at 12pm.

A surprise at every turn! Come and see for yourself Friday - Saturday between 10am and 3pm, and while you're here check...
21/05/2026

A surprise at every turn!

Come and see for yourself Friday - Saturday between 10am and 3pm, and while you're here checkout the 1960s memorabilia over tea or coffee.

Our £5 Annual Ticket buys a trip down memory lane for grown-ups and free repeat visits for 12 months.Accompanying childr...
20/05/2026

Our £5 Annual Ticket buys a trip down memory lane for grown-ups and free repeat visits for 12 months.

Accompanying children are FREE. Opening hours are 10am -3pm, Thursday – Saturday.

Admission and donations support our charitable work preserving and running "one of the most important schools in England" in walking distance of great outdoor attractions in Historic Barton upon Humber.

Visiting Historic Barton upon Humber this weekend?We've added a 1960s/70s to complete the story told by our historic cl...
16/05/2026

Visiting Historic Barton upon Humber this weekend?

We've added a 1960s/70s to complete the story told by our historic classrooms.

We're open between 10 and 3 giving plenty of time to visit other local attractions - our pick today is Baysgarth Park where the Baysgarth Park parkrun starts at 9am - just ten minutes walk from us.

Our £5 Annual Ticket buys a trip down memory lane for grown ups and free repeat visits for twelve months.Accompanying ch...
12/05/2026

Our £5 Annual Ticket buys a trip down memory lane for grown ups and free repeat visits for twelve months.

Accompanying children are FREE. Opening times are Thursdays - Saturdays, 10am -3pm.

Admission and donations support our charitable work preserving and running "one of the most important schools in England" and walking distance to other great attractions in Historic Barton upon Humber

Historic Barton upon Humber

Address

Queen Street
Barton Upon Humber
DN185QP

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

01652 635172

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