We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety and number of interesting things to see at this museum. The museum houses an amazing array of authentic, original exhibits from the 1700s onwards, in the subject areas of engines, water wheels, drilling machines, various looms, wire making, tool making, sock making and even a working toffee wrapping machine for Quality Street chocolates. The exhibits are explained and demonstrated by very enthusiastic volunteers with a lot of expert knowledge - several were available to talk to on each floor. There’s a lift so it’s accessible. It was an added bonus to get a cuppa in the cafe at the end. Cake was on sale too. The museum is next to the historic Piece Hall with its stunning architecture and relaxing ambience, and it’s just a stone’s throw from the train station. Highly recommended.

Very interesting museum - the volunteers are amazing and go out of their way to explain everything. Worth a visit!

This museum has the most amazing items of interest from bygone days. 4 floors to explore! Give yourself plenty of time and take a break at the cafe too! What made our visit so special was the knowledge and interest of the lovely volunteers. Always on hand to chat to you, turn a piece of machinery into something that you can relate to. You really felt looked after. We learnt so much from them and we smiled about where some of our saying come from today! So very interesting. Brilliant staff. Thank you! We will definitely be returning!

A fascinating way to spend an hour or so. Covers the industrial history of Halifax/Calder including mining, chocolate and toffee making as well as carpets. Kids are free, though adults are a fiver, it is still good value.

Lived in the area for 2 decades and visited for the first time with family recently. The stand out feature of the museum is the volunteers!!! All of whom exuded passion and knowledge around the various aspects of the museum which brought it even more to life. Usually I'm quite happy to look around such places and keep moving, but this day we found ourself needing to leave because of our own time constraints. Plenty of activities set up for kids in the holidays. And a lovely set café which is worth a visit on its own if you find the main Piece Hall too busy.

What a thrilling experience. I came across the Calderdale Industrial Museum by accident on my way to the Piece Hall. So glad I did. The knowledgeabke and warm hosts are as interesting and wonderful as the lovely exhibitions. Thank you for all your generosity and kindness.

Great little place only £5 an adult. The volunteers are very friendly and have a lot of knowledge and are proud of there local industry, and rightly so. If you love things of the past this is a must. And you can get a cuppa and a cake in the cafe also. They are not open all week so double check the website for days and times.

Calderdale Industrial Museum is a remarkable destination that offers a captivating journey through the development of industry in Halifax and Calderdale. This specialty museum provides visitors with a wealth of unique exhibits and an enjoyable walk down memory lane. One of the standout features of Calderdale Industrial Museum is its extensive collection of artifacts. From machinery to tools, textiles to machinery components, the museum showcases the rich industrial heritage of the region. Exploring the exhibits gives visitors a glimpse into the past, allowing them to appreciate the ingenuity and craftsmanship that shaped the local industry. Walking through the museum is like taking a delightful stroll down memory lane. The displays and interactive exhibits evoke a sense of nostalgia, offering visitors an opportunity to reminisce and gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the local industry. It's a chance to appreciate the hard work and innovation that contributed to the growth of Halifax and Calderdale. The museum is thoughtfully curated, with informative displays and knowledgeable staff members who are passionate about the subject matter. They are more than willing to share their expertise, answer questions, and provide additional insights into the exhibits. Their enthusiasm and dedication further enhance the overall experience. Whether you have a keen interest in industrial history or simply enjoy learning about the past, Calderdale Industrial Museum is a must-visit destination. It provides a unique and immersive experience, offering a fascinating glimpse into the development of industry in the area. Take a step back in time and discover the remarkable stories behind the machinery and innovations that shaped Halifax and Calderdale.

Fantastic museum, a great experience, staff are very helpful and happy to answer questions a about the museum, the industrial revolution. Staff explain and give demonstration on how various equipment work and how process were carried out, I found it to be very interesting and I will visit here again and recommend to others. Also great little cafe with hot/cold drinks & cake/snacks, inside the museum. The Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Absolutely loved it! Extremely interesting and the volunteers are so welcoming and really want to share with you all information they may have, with demonstration. Definitely recommend even with kids. Only point to improve is to have some documents in other languages, my parents came from France but no document translated for them so I did the translation of all documents and comments from the volunteers during the tour.

Volunteers are REALLY happy and pleased to shownyounhow things work, they know the history and cannot do enough to assist you on your visit. A great place for the kids. The cafe could do with a little more options though.

A lovely volunteer-run museum. The guides all tend to have worked in the industries they are curating and are very knowledgeable. Learnt a lot about Halifax's industries, and the section about the woman who designed all the post-war housing estates was particularly interesting.

A large collection of lovingly maintained industrial machinery from turn of the century, much of it still functional. Overseen by knowledgeable & very friendly guides. Fascinating history of women & children working in mines & factories in the days before occupational safety! Well-worth the small entry fee-open only on Thursday & Saturday.

Popped in here with my brother in law as our wives were off shopping nearby. We only had 90 mins, which was woefully short. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly, and all volunteers. One of the best parts of the museum is the Quality Street wrapping machine, which, when demonstrated, wasn't even going full speed would take your fingers off if you weren't careful. Another is the looms. The noise from just one being run gave you a sense of the horrendous noise generated when 10,20, or 100 were being used at the same time. Alas, we ran out of time, but next time I visit relatives up here, I'll be sure to plan a proper visit.

We really enjoyed our visit here this week. It feels like a real gem of a museum...and free for children. My 5 year old daughter loved exploring the different areas and having opportunities to draw, craft, try out print making, sock making and sweet wrapping machines. The volunteers couldn't have been more helpful. They were so informed and eager to share their knowledge of different industries and great with the children. A lovely shop and cafe too. It was such a joy to stumble upon it after a walk around Piece Hall.

Wonderful to see many old machines still working. The volunteer staff explained the way they worked and then gave demonstrations. Well worth the visit.

The museum isn't funded by the local council, so there are alot of volunteers and entry fee required. Not much; about £6. The volunteers are very passionate and knowledgeable about the machinery and the history. Quite alot of the blokes seem to have a personal history with the industrial works. Very enjoyable and do recommended for those who like machinery from the 19th-20th century.

We really liked it. Visiting with my 3 children aged 8,7,2. The volunteers were very friendly and enthusiastic about showing us the different exhibits, and the Quality Streets were obviously well received in the section about the Rowntree Mackintosh factory. Recommended.

This is a fabulous and unique little museum in the heart of Halifax. The volunteers who run it are all so knowledgeable and the exhibits so interesting.. If you have an interest in social history and the industrial past this is the place for you...

Excellent place to take children to help them learn, my grandson enjoyed this, and went to the industrial weekend so got in for free. Volunteers were great and spent time explaining things to my grandson who enjoyed this.

This museum is a little treasure. Well worth the modest entrance fee. We had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours here. The staff are so enthusiastic and willing to show you the machinery and explain how things work. I would recommend this museum to anyone interested in our industrial past.

A small friendly museum. Lots of well informed volunteers. Start off with a bowl of hot soup. Delicious.

We were lucky enough to come here on their family fun day. In every exhibition and area we were met with a smile and a volunteer ready to help or give us extra information. There were so many hands on experiences for the children and mine thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't even single out any volunteer as they were all so welcoming. We will return 😀

What a hidden gem. Went to visit it today. The staff who are volunteers are passionate about the museum and are so knowledgeable about their different departments of industry. Afterwards we had lunch in the cafe. Lovely homemade soup .Red pepper today. Plenty choice of sandwiches and cakes. Very reasonably priced too. Lovely volunteers in there too. Will visit again.

Best museum of the summer holiday? - definitely yes. An excellent collection and the volunteers are superb. I now understand how they make the loops in carpets and the difference between a jacquard and a dobby. Brilliant!

A brilliant visit with my family, we stayed for 2 hours and the amount of knowledge the staff had were amazing. Genuinely the volunteers make the museum, very family friendly and lovely to speak to. Very informative of the area and the history of the textiles industry, lots of different machines such as a Spinning Jenny and upto modern day loom machines. If you're into this era then you're in for a great if you're not though it's a great way to waste an hour or two showing the kids a bit of history and maybe getting a sweet or two!

The museum is only open to the public on Saturdays and is next to the Piece hall. It is a very interesting place showing what life was like after the industrial revolution around Halifax. Several of the machines work so you can see how cloth and carpet was made. I found it fascinating. There is also a cafe. It is very easy to access and both the bus and train stations are close.

Great museum staff were very knowledgeable

Lovely museum. Has some great pieces of industry on display. The best part was definitely talking to the volunteers. Each section has their own expert who are on hand with all the information about every aspect. You can tell that the volunteers love the place. Especially enjoyed the weaving looms and the toffee wrapping machine. A gem of a place and the tea room was lovely too.

Fascinating range of industries, from chocolate & carpets to Anne Lister's coal mines and what really happened when a neighbour stole her coal.