Local history & collections / SKIPTON

Craven Museum

Explore the landscape and lives of Craven through archaeological finds, local objects and changing displays inside Skipton Town Hall. A rare Shakespeare First Folio gives the collection an unexpected literary link. Its compact galleries offer a useful introduction to the wider area without taking a whole day away from the town.

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Stone facade and columned entrance of Skipton Town Hall, home of Craven Museum — Photo: Stephen Craven

Before you go

Tuesday is the regular closure day. Make the museum the first fixed point of a free or wet-weather visit on another day, then leave time for the High Street and canal.

The practical details

Where to find it: Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton BD23 1AH
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Tickets and booking: Museum, gallery and visitor centre general admission is free. Normal opening is Wednesday–Monday 9.30am–4.30pm, closed Tuesdays. Check special dates and event arrangements before travelling; performance tickets are separate from museum entry.
Access and getting around: The Town Hall has level access, a lift to the first floor, hearing support, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility. Ask about current sensory resources and relaxed sessions if useful; special sessions follow their own calendar.
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Visiting with children: Borrow a family trail or sensory bag and choose a few displays together. Buggies can enter the building and a buggy park is available. Workshops may have separate booking arrangements.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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