Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Short story sessions in Mr. Wilderspin’s historic schoolroom or playground.  11am. Free.

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Short story sessions in Mr. Wilderspin’s historic schoolroom or playground.  1.30pm. Free.

Once Upon a Time

Join in the Year of Reading 2026 with a story trail around the museum. £1 per child.

School’s Out

We’ve a summer of fun planned – with some celebrating the National Year of Reading.

Our discounted admission starts from Thursday 23 July.  The admission fee for adults and children is £1pp, and this runs until Saturday 29 August.

Don’t forget our opening times now include an extra hour, from 10am until 3pm each week, Thursdays – Saturdays.

And we’ve got our Memory Café up and running for you to rest, reflect and reminisce.

Heavy Anti Aircraft Defences of the Humber

Simon Tomson describes the work of the Humber Gun Defended Zone which defended the Humber ports during the Second World War.

Joseph Wright Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, £12 inc. refreshments

Humber Stories : Playtime Memories

Tour the historic school rooms then reminisce with family and friends over tea or coffee about the games you used to play.

Share memories of playing out in the schoolyard, street or fields.

Part of Humber Stories – a project supported by The Humber Museums Partnership.

Summer Quiz Night

Heads down at 7pm, £2pp, bar.

Fundraising in support of the Queen Street School Preservation Trust.

Barton Bike Night

Helmet store and refreshments 4pm – 9pm.

Folklincs Festival

A two-day entertainment bonanza. Full details: folklincs.com

Barton Open Gardens

Drop in anytime on Saturday between 10am and 5pm to the Wilderspin Playground Garden for a look and some refreshments (until 3pm on Saturday only), and between 1pm and 5pm on Sunday.