Abbey House Museum

Shop and Café now open.

Museum reopening 19 May.

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH

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A family-friendly museum exploring social history and childhood in Victorian era Leeds.

Visit

Plan your visit to Abbey House Museum with opening times, admission and access information

See & Do

Find out what life was like in Victorian Leeds and visit the childhood galleries to see toys from the past

What’s on

Find out what’s on at Abbey House Museum including the latest exhibition, school holiday activities and events

Sounds of Our City

EXHIBITION

Sounds of Our City tells the story of how the different musical styles and places of Leeds interact. Discover instruments and equipment made in Leeds and explore the different venues associated with music in the city over the past 200 years.

Explore the exhibition online and visit it in person at Abbey House Museum.

Explore the Sounds of Our City exhibition

Learn

At Abbey House Museum we can help you deliver diverse and original skills-based learning across many different curriculum areas

Café

The Gatehouse Cafe serves a selection of hot and cold food and drinks. Take a break during your visit with a slice of cake and a cup of tea in a beautiful setting

Venue hire

Hire Abbey House Museum for your event and take advantage of its unique setting. Perfect for stunning wedding receptions, film opportunities and more