Policies and strategies - Wakefield Museums and Castles

Policies and strategies

Read our policies and strategies that guide how we work and what we do.

This includes environmental sustainability, accessibility and the care of our collections.

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Access Policy

The Access Policy outlines the framework within which we provide access to our venues, historic sites, collections and services.

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Admissions Policy

Read our Admissions Policy. It operates for your safety and enjoyment in our venues.

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Visitor Guidelines

Our visitor guidelines help to make sure that everyone has the best experience.

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Collections Development Policy

Our Collections Development Policy details how we are developing our collections through acquisitions and disposals.

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Do A World of Good

Do A World of Good is Wakefield Museums and Castles’ commitment to take action on the climate crisis.

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Loans Policy

This policy outlines our approach to borrowing objects for display and lending objects from our collection.

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Volunteer Policy

This document states the Wakefield Museums and Castles policy on involving volunteers in its work across all teams.