Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery

A really good museum with a wide variety of artifacts to look at . it took a bit of finding as it has moved from the location stated on google maps . free entry and library attached loads of car parks reasonably priced in the area.

I visited for the first time with my two children, 10&8 years old. i didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. the building is gorgeous and easy to find, plenty of cheap parking available nearby. when i entered the building there was a lady at the entrance who seemed to be working alongside the gift shop and she helpfully explained the museums are over different levels, with the armed forces exhibit and the locomotive exhibits on the lower floor and the social museum on the upper floor. i had expected to pay a fee but she told me entrance was free, which makes it an excellent value day out for a family. starting at the bottom floor we worked our way through the exhibits, my sons had been studying the world wars at school so this was topical. the trains were a hit, very impressive and interesting display. they loved the top floor best though, with the coffin, the stuffed animals and the interactive shop display. we spent a long time exploring, finishing with a drink from the very reasonably priced cafe. we ran out of time but will go back to explore the children's library, it seemed well stocked and was located behind doors away from the rest of the library, which is useful for little (but loud) voices. we really enjoyed it, i thought the girls school preserved behind the glass was beautiful and unique. i think i'd have liked more guidance over where to start the exhibitions and what order to go in, i felt i was jumping around in time quite a bit. and there was a member of staff who couldn't wait to tell us how rubbish the new space is compared to the old space and how it's terrible that most of the old school was destroyed to make way for the new museum. i, for one, thoroughly enjoyed my visit - i really don't understand the negativity of someone who could have been much more positive, proud and enthusiastic about her place of work. it takes all sorts i guess. i think considering it's free, it's a great place to entertain the kids for a few hours. it's clean and new and lovely.

Absolutely amazing place. so much to look at, learn and see. great to see holiday activities for children too. fantastic.

Amazing museum. visited with 3 kids aged 12/13/18 and they all loved it. hands on fun and loads of interesting things to see and learn. i had no idea doncaster had so much history. no charge to enter the museum. would definitely recommend

Amazing place with a wide variety of exhibits and free to enter. the staff weren't approachable and more interested in their tablets, but the actual displays were really good. also has a library built in and a cafe. the toilets were really clean. would highly recommend if you enjoy history, even better when it's raining outside and dry in here!