What’s on at Abbey House Museum
Discover our range of events and exhibitions and what’s coming up at Abbey House Museum.
We have plenty of family-friendly sessions and school holiday activities, from adult study days, to talks and community events.
Also explore what there is to see and do at Abbey House Museum.
I am interested in
Revive, Repair, Re-use: Stories of Sustainability
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Included in admission
A display co-curated with volunteers about the practices and effects of sustainability in Leeds.
The Power of Persuasion
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Included in admission
A peep into the history of advertising. This exhibition takes a nostalgic and critical look at the history of advertising and branding in Leeds and beyond.
Spooky Streets: Halloween at Abbey House Museum
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Included with admission
Wander our Spooky Streets to encounter scary spiders, wicked witches, wily wolves, beguiling bats and skeletons pulling pints!
Leonora Cohen – The Leeds Suffragette
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: £6
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
An online study session focussed on the Leeds Suffragette Leonora Cohen, with objects and discussion.
1152 Club: Talks at Abbey House Museum
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Free
10:00 am - 11:15 am
The 1152 Club is a history and heritage talks series for people aged 55 and over, held at Abbey House Museum.
Light for Leeds – Interfaith Event
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Free
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A day of music and contemplation with a chance to meet and speak to representatives of different beliefs and faiths in Leeds.
Abbey House Craft Fayre
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Free
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come along to Abbey House Museum's indoor craft fayre and support local Yorkshire-owned. Art, gifts, homeware and more!
Christmas Rag Rug Wreath Workshop
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: £9 + booking fee
10am & 2pm
Join us in the stunning Gatehouse to make a rag rug wreath from scrap fabric and deadstock. All levels of crafting experience welcome and all materials provided.
1152 Club: Talks at Abbey House Museum
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: Free
10:00 am - 11:15 am
The 1152 Club is a history and heritage talks series for people aged 55 and over, held at Abbey House Museum.
A Dickensian Christmas
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: £5 + booking fee
10am & 1:30pm
10am - Sold out. Get into the Spirit of Christmas past with our Dickensian Christmas. We will have objects inspired by Dicken's novels, Victorian Christmas traditions and their origins, book readings, music and of course a festive mince pie.
Foraged Festive Wreath Workshop
Venue: Abbey House Museum
Price: £15 + booking fee
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*SOLD OUT* Join us in the stunning Gatehouse to make a festive wreath from foraged foliage. All levels of crafting experience welcome and all materials provided.