The museum is in the former Methodist school. It contains a large selection of items connected with the history of the life and work in the Dales of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. If you want to find out about the history of the lead mining in the dales, this is the place to come.
The Museum is the base for the 'Friends of the Museum' and their talks and shows by guest speakers on very varied features of the dales history.
Earlier in 2007, a series of very interesting walks to examine and learn about the bronze, iron and Romano-British ages' remains in the two dales was lead by the well known expert and author Tim Laurie. Future similar events are planned.
It is the venue for a series of events during the Swaledale Festival.