Open Days

Our next 5 Open Days:

  • 5 April 2025, 10:30 am: Open Days
  • 6 April 2025, 10:30 am: Open Days
  • 7 April 2025, 10:30 am: Weekday Opening
  • 8 April 2025, 10:30 am: Weekday Opening
  • 9 April 2025, 10:30 am: Weekday Opening

 
For more information, check the calendar below.

 
We open on a selection of weekends between April and November (normally these include Bank Holiday weekends) and three weeks during the Spring/Summer Bank Holidays as shown in the  calendar below. Admission for events with a brown background is charged at our Standard rate; ones with a red background are Premium events and charged at higher prices.

 
Details of our 2025 open days are provisional so although the dates we will be open are unlikely to change, any special themes may be subject to alteration – so please keep checking back!

 
We can open for private visits on other dates if arranged in advance – there is a minimum charge for this. If you’d like to know more, check this page.

 
Select the month/year you’re interested in and click “Go”

Open days in April 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
31 March 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
31 March 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

1 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
1 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

2 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
2 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

3 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
3 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

4 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
4 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

5 April 2025(1 event)

Open Days


5 April 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) We run free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

6 April 2025(1 event)

Open Days


6 April 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) We run free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

7 April 2025(1 event)

Weekday Opening


7 April 2025

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

8 April 2025(1 event)

Weekday Opening


8 April 2025

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

9 April 2025(1 event)

Weekday Opening


9 April 2025

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

10 April 2025(1 event)

Weekday Opening


10 April 2025

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

11 April 2025(1 event)

Weekday Opening


11 April 2025

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

12 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
12 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

13 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
13 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

14 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
14 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

15 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
15 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

16 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
16 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

17 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
17 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

18 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
18 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

19 April 2025(1 event)

1940s Weekend


19 April 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

Admission Prices: This event is a Premium Open Day and NOT INCLUDED in our unlimited re-admission offer. Weekend tickets giving admission for 2 or all 3 days are available, otherwise day tickets must be purchased for the day of visit. For full details please check our Admission Prices page.

You can book tickets in advance for this event using TicketTailor and beat the queues at Reception!

What's happening: A celebration of the 1940's over three days at Easter! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

20 April 2025(1 event)

1940s Weekend


20 April 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

Admission Prices: This event is a Premium Open Day and NOT INCLUDED in our unlimited re-admission offer. Weekend tickets giving admission for 2 or all 3 days are available, otherwise day tickets must be purchased for the day of visit. For full details please check our Admission Prices page.

You can book tickets in advance for this event using TicketTailor and beat the queues at Reception!

What's happening: A celebration of the 1940's over three days at Easter! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

21 April 2025(1 event)

1940s Weekend


21 April 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

Admission Prices: This event is a Premium Open Day and NOT INCLUDED in our unlimited re-admission offer. Weekend tickets giving admission for 2 or all 3 days are available, otherwise day tickets must be purchased for the day of visit. For full details please check our Admission Prices page.

You can book tickets in advance for this event using TicketTailor and beat the queues at Reception!

What's happening: A celebration of the 1940's over three days at Easter! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

22 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
22 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

23 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
23 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

24 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
24 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

25 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
25 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

26 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
26 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

27 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
27 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

28 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
28 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

29 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
29 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

30 April 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
30 April 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

1 May 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
1 May 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

2 May 2025(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
2 May 2025

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

3 May 2025(1 event)

1960s Weekend


3 May 2025 5 May 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: A celebration of the 1960's over the Bank Holiday Weekend! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

4 May 2025(1 event)

1960s Weekend


3 May 2025 5 May 2025

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: A celebration of the 1960's over the Bank Holiday Weekend! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

A pdf of 2025 open days can be downloaded here.