Location
The museum is situated on the A642, in Overton near Middlestown between Wakefield and Huddersfield. It is signposted from the M1 motorway. There is free car and coach parking. It is accessible by public transport, local bus services run within walking distance. From Wakefield or Huddersfield, the Huddersfield Bus Company (ex Yorkshire Traction/Stagecoach) 232 bus stops at the Reindeer pub with a short walk to the museum. The 128 service from Wakefield to Dewsbury passes the Museum.
The NCM has occasionally featured in television programmes. In June 2005, Most Haunted Live! visited the location on Summer Solstice.
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