(OLD) Behind the Scenes

Leeds Local Elections

(OLD) 19th century, (OLD) 20th century, (OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Collections, (OLD) Leeds History, (OLD) Local History, (OLD) Social History

Find out how the newly formed Labour Party increased in popularity across Leeds in the early 1900s.

Treasures of the Leeds Industrial Museum Store

(OLD) Armley Mills, (OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Collections, (OLD) Industrial History, (OLD) Local History

We investigate the stories behind the treasures in the store at Leeds Industrial Museum.

Exploring Weather in Artspace at Leeds Art Gallery

(OLD) Artspace, (OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Fine Art, (OLD) Learning, (OLD) Leeds Art Gallery

Artspace is an open access area with playful and creative activities inspired by artworks within the Gallery’s collection or temporary exhibition.

A WW1 Writer in Residence at Leeds Industrial Museum

(OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Community, (OLD) First World War, (OLD) Industrial History, (OLD) Leeds Industrial Museum, (OLD) Local History, (OLD) War

A writing workshop at Leeds Industrial Museum reveals inspiring stories from WW1.

Treasures of the Herbarium Collection

(OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Collections, (OLD) Discovery Centre, (OLD) Leeds Museums, (OLD) Natural History, (OLD) Natural Sciences

We look after a beautiful collection of Herbarium sheets, containing stunning specimens of plants through time.

The Dinosaur Bone in a Rock

(OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Collections, (OLD) Conservation, (OLD) Dinosaurs, (OLD) Discovery Centre, (OLD) Geology, (OLD) Leeds Discovery Centre, (OLD) Leeds Museums, (OLD) Natural History, (OLD) Natural Sciences

Find out what it takes to clean a dinosaur bone, ready for display.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Address

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm

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Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment only.

Please note that our free drop-in public store tours are currently unavailable.

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (open bank holiday Monday only 10am-5pm)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

(last admission one hour before)

Plan your visit

Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

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Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: closed (guided tours only from 7 Jan)
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
Estate closes: 6pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

Plan your visit

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House (by tour only): Tues – Sun: 11am – 4pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 4pm
Last entry 45 minutes before

Plan your visit

Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: closed

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

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Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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