Craven Museum & Gallery
📍 High St, Skipton BD23 1AH, UK
About Craven Museum & Gallery
Craven Museum & Gallery, nestled within Skipton Town Hall, offers a captivating journey through the history, art, and culture of the Craven district. Highly-rated by visitors with an impressive 4.6/5 stars, this engaging museum is celebrated for its well-presented and modern exhibits that cover a diverse range of topics, from geology and natural history to local industries and social life. Its prime location in Skipton makes it a perfect stop for those exploring the town, often enjoyed alongside a visit to the nearby castle.
Visitors consistently praise the museum's free admission (donations welcome) and its family-friendly atmosphere. Interactive displays and engaging quiz sheets, tailored for different age groups, ensure children and adults alike find something to spark their curiosity. Reviewers highlight how much children enjoy their visit, often not wanting to leave, thanks to the hands-on elements and variety of interesting exhibits. The gallery space also hosts changing exhibitions, providing fresh perspectives and showcasing regional talent.
Visiting Information
Craven Museum & Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on Sundays. The museum is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests. While specific payment options are not listed for donations, visitors appreciate the free entry.
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📍 High St, Skipton BD23 1AH, UK
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Showing 5 of 122 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
Lovely free (donations accepted) museum in Skipton. It looks really modern now to how it looked years ago when I last went. My nieces enjoyed the interactive displays and the free quiz sheets as you enter (different ones for different ages). There's an exhibit upstairs that changes every so often. There's some old boundary type stones outside the museum, and a museum phone box out front of the town hall that's worth a look. There's also a gift shop too. Go visit and have a wander round if you're in Skipton!
very interesting museum very close to the castle. more interesting than the castle itself 😅 free entry. my children did not want to leave it so much they liked it there. many interesting exhibits.
Great little museum with free entry. Visited here after the castle and was not disappointed. Lots of different displays covering a variety of topics, interactive displays for children (or adults!) and well laid out. Enjoyed this just as much as the castle, bonus that it was free.
This was a very enjoyable museum to visit, which is thankfully free of cost! Face masks are not needed anymore luckily and styluses are provided at the entrance, making usage of interactive boards a lot easier. The exhibitions are intriguing throughout, including ones for caving, farming and communities, showcasing historical heritage in parts. Having the gallery upstairs is a smart move since it is separated from the museum area properly, with experimental artwork really capturing the eye there too!
Small library, but interesting. Some collections are interactive for children