Museums & Galleries · Harrogate
Mental Health Muesum
📍 WF1 3SP
Photo: Christine Johnstone (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collection of objects and stories on mental health care history
- Explore history of mental health care from early 19th century onward
- Contribute to a new Oral History archive project
- Learn about the museum's history from Stanley Royd Hospital origins
- Space for debate on mental health stigma and social justice
The Mental Health Museum, based at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield, traces the history of mental health care from the early 19th century to today through a collection of objects and stories. Formerly the Stephen G Beaumont Museum at Stanley Royd Hospital, it moved to its current site and reopened in 2014 with a renewed focus on challenging stigma and promoting wellbeing. It suits visitors curious about social history and mental health, as well as those with lived experience. It's open Tuesday to Thursday afternoons, with free admission. Wakefield Westgate station is 1.2 miles away, and there are 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you're planning a visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
- Booking
- Admission is free but donations are welcome
- Best for
- Those interested in mental health history and lived experience
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Wakefield Westgate 1.2 miles
- Wakefield Kirkgate 1.3 miles
- Outwood 1.4 miles
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