Natural Science

The Greener Museum: A Case Study For Sustainably Redisplaying A Museum Gallery

Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Leeds City Museum Blogs, Natural Science

Curator Clare Brown explains how we tried to make the Life On Earth gallery as planet-friendly as possible.

A case in the Life on Earth gallery with taxidermy animals including a jaguar and a peccary.

The Greener Museum: A Case Study for Environmental Messaging in Museums

Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Natural Science

Curator Clare Brown talks through new approaches to climate change messaging in the revamped Life On Earth Gallery.

Rooted in History: Zea Mays

Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural Science

Corn is more than just a food. Discover its many uses and fascinating history, explored through the herbarium specimens in the Leeds collection.

Rooted in History

Collections, Featured, Natural Science

Leeds is home to thousands of dried plant specimens. Discover the fascinating history of the collection, which is the focus of an exciting new project.

A sideways look at the taxidermy tiger at Leeds City Museum

The Tiger Who Came to Leeds

Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural Science

The tiger on display at Leeds City Museum is one of our most well-known and popular objects. Curator Clare explores its troublesome origins, and how it came to be in our collection.

A black and white photograph of a woman looking into a microscope with a notebook next to her

Alfred Eisenstaedt, Time & Life Pictures, Getty Images

Dead Inspiring Women in Science: Rachel Carson

Dead Inspiring, Engagement, Featured, Natural Science, Volunteers

Celebrate International Women's Day with the story of scientist Rachel Carson, who exposed the harmful effects of pesticides.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

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Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

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Mon: Closed
Tues -Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm

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The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

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Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
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Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm

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Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

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Visits by appointment/special event only.

Free public store tours are now available by booking in advance. Please call or email us.

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Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

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Mon: Closed (10am – 5pm on bank holiday Mondays)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

Last admission one hour before closing.

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Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

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Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

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Abbey Road
Kirkstall
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LOTHERTON

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Open Daily

Estate opens: 7.30am
Hall: Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

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Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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