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Abbey House Museum

Discover authentic Victorian streets and childhood toys in Leeds' social history museum.

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VISITOR NOTICE

Due to a shortage of staffing our upstairs galleries are temporarily closed over December. We're offering a reduced admission rate as a result, and our wonderful Victorian Streets remain open.

Kirkstall Abbey Visitor Centre and Abbey Café remain open as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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News | City’s museums receive essential funding boost

Museums in Leeds have secured almost a million pounds in funding to help safeguard their future and support a series of transformational projects at historic sites across the city.

News | City’s authors have the write stuff to star in new exhibition

A new exhibition celebrating the work of the city’s authors, poets, playwrights and scriptwriters is proving a real page-turner for visitors to a Leeds museum.

News | Museums give city economy multi-million pound boost

The city’s council-run museums and galleries have given a massive £47.3m boost to the local economy over the past year, new figures have revealed.

News | Abbey House Museum to remain open following public consultation

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is to remain open following a passionate response to a public consultation, it was announced today.

News | Enchanting exhibition invites visitors into the world of storybooks

Cherished childhood stories are set to be retold to visitors through a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds.
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