Wakefield Museums and Castles

We've got a multi-sensory Pick and Mix station at Pontefract Museum. It’s full of tactile tools and resources to support you on your visit. 

You can find the Pick and Mix station just inside the entrance at the museum.

Choose from a range of items from the Explore, Touch, See and Sound drawers.

Available resources

The 'Explore' drawer has tools to explore the museum in lots of different ways. This includes ways to match different shapes, colours, materials and sounds.

The 'Touch' drawer has a range of fun colourful fidget toys. These can help you to stay calm or to concentrate.

The 'See' drawer is full of coloured lenses, magnifying glasses and frames. You can look at the museum in a different way. If you are dyslexic or partially sighted, they can help you to change the colour contrast.

The 'Sound' drawer has ear defenders available in child and adult sizes. These are great if you are sensitive to loud or sudden noises. 

You can fill up a backpack with your choice of items and take it with you around the galleries. Please return this at the end of your visit.

Maps and guides

You can find sensory maps and floor plans for our galleries at the Pick and Mix station.

We also have an Easy Read guide for the main galleries. You can find this at the Pick and Mix station and take it with you around the galleries.