7 January 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park,
Halifax
Death is something that affects us all, and the need to remember those we have lost is an important part of being human. Featuring displays of mourning wear, jewellery and imagery, this exhibition explores our changing attitudes towards death and the ways in which we cope with loss.
Free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
museums.calderdale.gov.uk
17 January 2026 to 28 February 2026
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park,
Halifax
The Victorian art of hairwork involved meticulously weaving together the hair of loved ones into flowers or wreaths.
Free.
17 January 2026 to 28 February 2026.
museums.calderdale.gov.uk
21 January 2026
WHAT WE WORE
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park,
Halifax
A collaborative exhibition with Calderdale Dementia Hub and Bankfield Museum exploring fashion memories.
Free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
museums.calderdale.gov.uk