Calderdale Industrial Museum

02/09/2026

Our new season of Wednesday Talks begins next week on September 9th, with the popular and entertaining Philip Hellawell returning to share his knowledge of our local railways. This time he is looking at Sowerby Bridge: Calderdale's Transport Hub.

The talk is in the Halifax Room at the museum, with doors opening at 7pm and the talk starting at 7.30pm. As always there will be refreshments for a donation of £1.
The talk is free to members and £5 to non-members.

02/09/2026

As we finish our summer season, the new exhibition in the Terry Sutton Gallery is ready for opening on Saturday 5th September. Titled Weaving the Senses, it uses a mix of audio, visual and tactile experiences to explore and celebrate the collaboration of visually impaired and sighted artist-makers in an appreciation of moquette weaving in Calderdale. The exhibition runs until November 21st and is included in the museum admission charge.

We also have a new children's Light Bulb trail to help you explore and learn as you move around the museum and the steam engines in the Power Gallery will be running from 12 noon.

Calderdale Industrial Museum is open every Saturday and also Thursdays in the school holidays 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3pm. Admission is £7.50 for adults, £6 for concessions, with free entry for children. Find out more about visiting the museum at https://calderdaleindustrial.co.uk/.
Our café is open serving a selection of light lunches, snacks and drinks, where you can take a break during your visit. Our shop has an interesting range of souvenirs from local artists and craftspeople.

27/08/2026

Machinery which helps tell the story of the Industrial Revolution in Calderdale can now be transferred from Bradford to Halifax, thanks to a recent award.

24/08/2026

22/08/2026

21/08/2026

The museum is geared up for another day of Bradford Model Engineering Society. With fun for all ages, you can talk to the members about joining them. The museum is open as usual and we will be running the steam engines from about 12 o’clock.

We open at 10am with last entry at 3pm. The cafe will be open as usual for drinks, snacks and lunches.

19/08/2026

The museum has been a hive of activity today as our friends from BMES arrived to set up ready for their regular annual visit. As always, you will find the Bradford Model Engineering Society members on the top floor with a selection of engines and in the yard with the boats, showing off their beautiful model engines. They will show you what they make and how you can get involved. Come along and see how much fun you can have. They are at the museum on Thursday and Saturday and its all included in our normal open day charges. As an added bonus we are running our steam engines in the Power Gallery on Saturday from about 12 noon until 3pm with a lunch break at 1.30pm - 2.00pm.

Calderdale Industrial Museum is open every Saturday and also Thursdays in the school holidays 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3pm. Admission is £7.50 for adults, £6 for concessions, with free entry for children. Find out more about visiting the museum at https://calderdaleindustrial.co.uk/.
Our café is open serving a selection of light lunches, snacks and drinks, where you can take a break during your visit. Our shop has an interesting range of souvenirs from local artists and craftspeople.

19/08/2026