Leeds Museums & Galleries

Abbey House Museum page

Wander through Victorian streets and visit the Childhood Galleries at our dedicated 19th Century Leeds Museum.

Leeds Art Gallery page

Explore modern and contemporary art and collections of British painting and sculpture in the heart of the city.

Leeds City Museum page

Find out the history of Leeds and see artefacts from across the globe at our free city centre Museum.

Leeds Discovery Centre page

See behind-the-scenes in our dedicated object store which cares for 1.3 million objects.

Leeds Industrial Museum page

Explore industries that helped shape Leeds in to the city it is today and take a seat in our in-house cinema.

Kirkstall Abbey page

Marvel at of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country and discover over 850 years of history.

Lotherton page

Enjoy a fun-filled day out at our beautiful Edwardian country estate with a museum, Wildlife World and gardens.

Thwaite Watermill page

Explore a former working mill situated on an island in the River Aire and see the gardens change throughout the seasons.

Featured events

Kirkstall Lives

26 May 2022 - 03 September 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Discover the lives of the people who have lived and worked in Kirkstall over the centuries in this community display.

1940s Weekend

17 - 18 June 2023

Venue: Lotherton

Come along to our 1940s weekend at Lotherton with vintage singer Miss Marina Mae, outdoor activities and garden games!

Kirkstall Abbey Markets

24 - 25 June 2023

Venue: Kirkstall Abbey

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kirkstall Abbey Markets last weekend of every month, March - November. Shop locally and support independent businesses in the abbey ruins.

Vintage Weekend

12 - 13 August 2023

Venue: Lotherton

Vintage weekend returns with Rose & Brown Vintage. Vintage stalls and live music all weekend!

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