What is the admission fee?

Adult admission is £5.  This is an annual ticket which allows you to return with friends and family for a period of 12 months.  Children (under 16s) are free.  Fees apply for schools and group bookings, please see our school programmes page.

When are you open?

Between April – September we’re open Thursdays – Saturdays between 11am and 3pm.  Last admission is 2.30pm.  FREE guided tours can be booked one Sunday each month at 11am and 1.30pm. Click for more details.

An Autumn & Winter Programme runs from October – March with occasional open days and special events.  The normal weekly opening times are suspended during these months.

We are open to school and group bookings every day throughout the year.

Is there parking available?

Limited free parking is available.  There are allocated spaces for disabled visitors.  Further free parking is available in Barton-upon-Humber town centre.
If you come on a bike you are welcome to park it in our bike rack.

Are there refreshments?

The Old School Canteen has ceased trading.  Our volunteers will happily guide you to our self-service refreshments bar, which you can enjoy at the end of your visit after perusing the Reminiscence Classroom.  We’ve a few games from the “old days” to try out over a tea or coffee.

Refreshments can be provided as part of organised group tours.

Is there wheelchair access?

The Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair.  There is an alternative wheelchair route to avoid the steps into the Cloakroom where tours begin, and from the 1845 Wilderspin Schoolroom to the Playground: retrace your route to the main entrance and exit via the ramp to the Playground gate.  It is clearly signposted.  We’d love to do things differently but it’s the imact of a Victorian building!

Motorised wheelchairs can be accommodated – although it would be helpful if you could telephone in advance of your visit so that we can ensure the best route is kept clear – to avoid tight corners and “classroom clutter”.

There is designated parking for disabled visitors.

We have one wheelchair that can be borrowed.

There are wheelchair accessible toilets in each building.

There’s a lift in the Jpseph Wright Hall to access the first floor Auditorium.

Please call if you have any further questions or special access needs.

Are there any other museums or galleries near you?

Please see our also in the area page.
We also have a list of other museums and organisations that you might find helpful, please see our  links page

Which buses run by the School?

There is a very good half hourly bus service (350) between Hull and Scunthorpe as well as other less frequent buses to villages in the area.

Can I donate an object to the museum?

If you have an object which relates to the history of Wilderspin & National School that you would like to donate please contact us. For further information see our support page.