Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Four floors covering industrial and social history
- Historic stationary steam engines on display
- Special collection reflecting Calderdale's industries
- Changing exhibitions and events throughout the year
- Museum run by volunteer enthusiasts
Calderdale Industrial Museum in Halifax tells the story of the area's industrial and social history across four floors, with a special collection reflecting the industries that shaped Calderdale and historic stationary steam engines once the power behind the Industrial Revolution. It's run by a group of volunteer enthusiasts, with regularly changing exhibitions and events, and ways to get involved as a member, volunteer or donor. The museum opens Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, plus Thursdays during school holidays, making it a good option for a focused visit rather than an all-day outing. It sits just 0.1 miles from Halifax station, and with 43 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it fits easily into a short break in Calderdale.
Practical details
- Open
- Saturdays 10am–4pm, plus Thursdays in school holidays
- Booking
- You can support the museum by becoming a member, volunteer or donor
From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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- Halifax 0.1 miles
- Sowerby Bridge 2.3 miles
- Brighouse 3.6 miles
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