Visitors can discover more about the area’s past by exploring the small but varied collections on display.  Geology and archaeology displays provide a glimpse into how the landscapes of today were formed. Agriculture, industry, lead mining and town life are just some of the themes of the social history collections.

Use the museum computer to look at some of the museum’s photographic collections and discover more about life in Victorian Skipton.  Children will enjoy the museum’s interactive exhibits and can try and complete a Riddle Solver quiz sheet.

A range of reasonably priced books, gifts and souvenirs can be purchased from the museum shop. The shop also sells a range of local history publications about Skipton and the Craven area.

The museum has a changing programme of events and temporary exhibitions.  Don't forget to print off a copy of our events listing or look at our noticeboard to find out about  forthcoming events and other news items.

The Friends of Craven Museum meet monthly.  During the winter they organise a series of speakers on a range of local history topics. During the summer months members go on monthly excursions to places of interest.  If you would like to join the Friends, please contact the museum for membership details.