History
The museum was officially opened in 1979 by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. It is based in the former Hawes railway station, which closed to passengers in 1959. The site was redeveloped into a museum and visitor centre.
The museum was officially opened in 1979 by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. It is based in the former Hawes railway station, which closed to passengers in 1959. The site was redeveloped into a museum and visitor centre.