Museums & Galleries · Harrogate
Craven Museum
📍 BD23 1AH
Photo: Alexander P Kapp (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore displays on the limestone caves of Craven
- Discover Victorian Skipton life exhibits
- View furniture by craftsman Robert Thompson, the Mouseman
- Book a behind-the-scenes store tour
Craven Museum & Gallery is a museum located in the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, in Skipton Town Hall. The museum holds a collection of local artefacts that depict life in Craven from the prehistoric times to the modern day. On 21 June 2021, the museum reopened after a National Lottery Heritage Funded redevelopment project. — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Monday, 9:30am–4:30pm; closed Tuesday
- Accessibility
- Accessible museum with accessible entrance and lifts
- Best for
- Suitable for all ages
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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