Tolson Museum, Huddersfield

Name: Tolson Museum
Address: Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1484 223240

#7 among attractions in Huddersfield

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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The Tolson Memorial Museum, also known as Tolson Museum, is housed in Ravensknowle Hall, a Victorian mansion in Ravensknowle Park on Wakefield Road in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. The museum was given to the town by Legh Tolson in memory of his two nephews who were killed in the First World War. Originally a natural history museum, it is run by Kirklees Council and has a wide range of exhibits related to the area's cultural and industrial history. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°38'42"N, 1°45'20"W

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Wakefield RdAlmondbury (Moldgreen)Huddersfield HD5 8DJ United Kingdom

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+44 1484 223240

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Tolson Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kirklees Stadium, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield Town Hall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tolson Museum open?

Tolson Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tolson Museum?

Nearby attractions include Moldgreen, Huddersfield (6 min walk), Aspley, Huddersfield (18 min walk), Kirklees Stadium, Huddersfield (20 min walk), Rawthorpe, Huddersfield (21 min walk).