Wakefield Museums and Castles

Watercolour scene of the bustling Pontefract town square with the Buttercross, St Giles' Church and people walking past on a bright cloudy day

Picturing Pontefract

Mon 2 February 2026 - Sat 3 October 2026

Pontefract Museum

Picture Pontefract in a new perspective in our latest exhibition at Pontefract Museum. Explore the town through the eyes of artists, craftspeople and map makers.

Discover different views: past and present, lifelike and imagined. Find out how the town and its famous landmarks have been depicted over time.

See paintings and plans, maps and models. Admire historic views, lost monuments and beautiful buildings.

Join us to celebrate the colour and character of Pontefract.

Enjoy a range of additional digital content created to support the exhibition:

This exhibition is part of Our Heritage Our Stories. This is a heritage project funded by Wakefield Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. With thanks to National Lottery Players.

2 February 2026 - 3 October 2026

Pontefract Museum

Free, no booking required

All ages

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