Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum Discover Doncaster in the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum featuring the Rail Heritage Centre and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum.
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Behind the original façade of the historic Doncaster Girls High School lies a contemporary centre for arts and culture. Alongside a state-of-the-art adult, information, and children's library is a fascinating collection of artefacts revealing the story of Doncaster’s past. Discover the fascinating history of one of England’s oldest towns and experience life and work in a recreated 20th century liv

ing room and shop. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum charts over 200 years of the regiment’s history, while the Rail Heritage Centre showcases objects and memorabilia collected by Doncaster Grammar School Railway Society. The art gallery features works by local artists and is the first in Doncaster to welcome touring exhibitions from national museums and galleries including the British Museum. The library across two floors features a range of fiction and non-fiction, internet and device access, free Wi-Fi. Printing and photocopying facilities are also available. The Danum Gallery, Library and Museum is located in Doncaster town centre, a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. Admission is free to all, non-library members can sign up for free.

✨🕰 Rail Spotlights: The Isle and it's Railway 🕰✨Looking for something new to do on your lunchbreak? 🧐 We've got you cove...
07/06/2026

✨🕰 Rail Spotlights: The Isle and it's Railway 🕰✨

Looking for something new to do on your lunchbreak? 🧐 We've got you covered!

Join us on Tuesday 23 June from 1pm - 1.30pm for the next Rail Spotlight in our series! Discover the fascinating history of the Isle of Axholme and the Axholme Joint Railway which served the Isle.

The Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection Trustees are delighted to present a series of free talks about aspects of rail history with reference to objects in the Collection.

Free, no booking required.

✨📖 Author Talk: David J Howe and Samatha Lee Howe 📖✨📅 Thursday 25 June, 6pm – 8pm📌 Danum Gallery, Library and MuseumJoin...
06/06/2026

✨📖 Author Talk: David J Howe and Samatha Lee Howe 📖✨

📅 Thursday 25 June, 6pm – 8pm
📌 Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Join local authors DAVID J HOWE and SAMANTHA LEE HOWE for an evening covering all things Doctor Who and Crime Fiction.

Free entry. Tea/Coffee and biscuits provided.
Books available to buy on the night.

You can book your FREE space here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/author-talk-david-j-howe-samantha-lee-howe/

During the Second World War, men of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) swapped the mining towns of Yorkshir...
06/06/2026

During the Second World War, men of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) swapped the mining towns of Yorkshire for the glaciers of Iceland. These photographs are part of the album of Leon Cooper, now part of the KOYLI museum collection.

Find out more about the regiment's impressive war service at our next curator talk 'The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in the Second World War' on Saturday 13 June at 11am.

The talk will explore the regiment's service 1939-45 including campaigns in Norway, Iceland, Burma and Italy, as well as the contribution of the Home Guard. Discover amazing true stories of bravery and tragedy directly from the collection of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum.

Book your ticket for £5
https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/curator-talk-the-koyli-in-the-second-world-war/

☘🌿 The River Don, Landscape and History – a Sense of Place Through Time Talk by Professor Ian D. Rotherham 🌿☘📆 Saturday ...
05/06/2026

☘🌿 The River Don, Landscape and History – a Sense of Place Through Time Talk by Professor Ian D. Rotherham 🌿☘

📆 Saturday 6 June, 12pm
🎫 Free, booking required.

This richly illustrated talk will take us down the arterial river of South Yorkshire from its upland western origins to the lowlands of the once-great South Yorkshire Fen. This watercourse put the ‘Don’ in Doncaster and has been central to the region’s people, communities, ecology, and history.

This talk will look at heritage from the past and short extracts of the ongoing ‘visualisation’ model (produced by the Landscape Heritage Research Foundation and South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group for the DCRT) and which brings the landscape changes to life today.

You can book your FREE ticket here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/ian-rotherham-talk-the-river-don-landscape-history/

Is your little one Starting School in September 2026? 🤔💭Join our Tiny Travellers a fun, free monthly session designed to...
05/06/2026

Is your little one Starting School in September 2026? 🤔💭

Join our Tiny Travellers a fun, free monthly session designed to help your little one get ready! Children and parents will explore different parts of the museum, discover amazing objects, enjoy a themed story, and create a simple craft.

Each month features a new topic linked to the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Areas of Learning, supporting curiosity, confidence, and school readiness.

The next session takes place on Tuesday 9 June, 10am - 11am.

Free, booking required.

Book your place here 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wCoeBPMz3k-4qTOnH35ssvuyhNZdR6REgMWJ8rPMVEFUQVUzQkFRWk02UTA2M0Y4MTFST1lITzEzQi4u&origin=QRCode

✨🗺 Exhibition Talk & Tour: Enfolded Journeys 🗺✨Join Unfolded Journey’s exhibition curators Chris Taylor and John McDowal...
04/06/2026

✨🗺 Exhibition Talk & Tour: Enfolded Journeys 🗺✨

Join Unfolded Journey’s exhibition curators Chris Taylor and John McDowall on Saturday 6 June for a talk and a tour around the ‘Enfolded Journeys’ exhibition.

This talk & tour is free to attend with no booking required. We hope to see you there!

You may recognise this famous meerkat! We have several cuddly animal toys in the collection, including a teddy bear tha...
04/06/2026

You may recognise this famous meerkat!

We have several cuddly animal toys in the collection, including a teddy bear that’s about 100 years old. However, museums don’t just collect items that are really old - we also collect newer things to reflect how things change over time. In the last 50 years or so, cuddly toys have diversified and teddy bears have been joined by a wide range of stuffed animals, even meerkats from adverts! This meerkat from the famous ‘Compare the Meerkat’ adverts is called Sergei. What animal is your favourite cuddly toy?

This object will feature in this year’s Moving Museum Summer Tour – learn more about it here: https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/projects/movingmuseum/

✨Collective Routes & Beyond ✨Join us on Saturday 20 June from 11am - 3pm for a day of shared honour, history, healing an...
03/06/2026

✨Collective Routes & Beyond ✨

Join us on Saturday 20 June from 11am - 3pm for a day of shared honour, history, healing and a celebration of cultures as a community. This community created event includes a free shared meal, bubble show, reggae music, local band, poets, drumming, story sharing, seed swap and art exhibition! Celebrate one another this June.

This event is free, no booking required.

We can't wait to see you there! 🤩✨

📚 Step Back into Roman Britain: Home Educated Workshop 📚📆 Thursday 4 June, 10am – 12pm 🎫 £8.50 per child, booking requir...
03/06/2026

📚 Step Back into Roman Britain: Home Educated Workshop 📚

📆 Thursday 4 June, 10am – 12pm
🎫 £8.50 per child, booking required

Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Roman culture and uncover why the Romans invaded Britain, and why they chose to settle in Doncaster. In this interactive workshop, pupils will dress up in Celtic or Roman clothing, try on an auxiliary soldier’s uniform, and handle genuine Roman artefacts that are nearly 2,000 years old!

Meet Peter, our archaeologist, and learn about his latest project exploring the Roman Gypsum Cast burial on display in the museum. You’ll even have the chance to ask him all your archaeological questions!

Perfect for 7-12 year olds.

Book your place here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/step-back-into-roman-britain-home-educated-workshop/

📚 Autistic Children & Siblings' Evening 📚Join us on Thursday 4 June for our next session themed this month around Nation...
02/06/2026

📚 Autistic Children & Siblings' Evening 📚

Join us on Thursday 4 June for our next session themed this month around National Hug with your Cat Day!

If you've never joined us before, Autistic Children & Siblings' Evening is a regular monthly activity suitable for autistic children and their families. We explore a different theme each month through games, crafts, stories and trails. All activities can be done at your own pace.

Sessions take place every first Thursday of the month.

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Danum Gallery, Library And Museum, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN13BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+441302737555

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