Plan your visit
Opening times
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 15:00 Mondays at the Museum wellbeing event |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 15:00 Mondays at the Museum wellbeing event |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Address
Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ
Contact
AccessAble Access Guide available
The Conservatory Cafe has an AccessAble Access Guide. View the guide for information on how to access the cafe as well as what facilities are available.
View AccessAble Access Guide - Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle ParkBy foot
You can find us in Ravensknowle Park on Wakefield Road.
By bus
Wakefield Road is busy bus route with the 232, 261, 83, D1 all stopping very near the museum.
By bike
We have three bicycle racks just outside the museum.
By car
We're in Ravensknowle Park on Wakefield Road which is a main arterial route into Huddersfield. Please use postcode HD5 8DJ for Sat Navs.
Parking is free at the museum.
Gift shop
Tolson shop reflects the museum collections, selling a beautiful gemstone selection together with natural history, transport and Victorian inspired ranges. You will also find local history books and memorabilia, unique art and a wide range of traditional toys and pocket money souvenirs, as well snacks, drinks and ice creams.
Refreshments
Hot and cold drinks, confectionery and ice creams can be purchased in the Tolson shop and consumed in the Cafe space or the new outdoor seating area in the museum forecourt.
We have toilets for visitors located on the ground floor. These include baby changing facilities and a fully accessible toilet.
The ground floor is fully accessible but the first floor can only be accessed via stairs as there is no lift. We have disabled parking and a fully accessible toilet. We also have a hearing loop installed and our front of house staff have undergone disability and equality training.
For full details please see our access statement.
To help plan your visit, you can see our Tolson Museum visual story.
Organised groups are very welcome although booking is essential.
Admission is free during normal opening hours and charges are applicable outside of normal hours. Contact us to book.
Kids in Museums Family Friendly Manifesto
We have signed the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Manifesto to create a more family-friendly and child-centric environment. Visit us and find out how these changes have made the museum a favourite destination for families and why they love Tolson Museum.
.What families will find at Tolson
- Investigate the history of Huddersfield, transport and nature through our exciting trails and treasure hunts!
- Get hands-on with interactives, dressing up, and reading.
- Let off some steam in our exciting children's play area in the Transport Gallery.
- Enjoy time with our littlest explorers through dedicated under 5 activities.
- Become an intrepid Tolson Explorer with our explorer and sensory bags - free to borrow!
- Carry on discovering upstairs with baby hip carriers available to borrow from the welcome desk.
- Eat together in our café area, with bottle warming facilities.
- Visit without worry, with clear and accessible signage.
- Take part in Parent Sanctuary's parent and baby walks, every Monday at 1pm from Tolson Museum.
We are proud to be family friendly!
