World Cultures

Curator Adam Jaffer highlights some of the gems in our world cultures collection for South Asian Heritage Month.

Someone wearing purple gloves is holding a sword so you can see the hilt. It has a Japanese inscription and is a square cut out shape.

Samurai Swords at Leeds Discovery Centre

Discover the fascinating history behind the Samurai Swords in our collection.

a red headdress mounted on a dark blue stand. The headdress is covered in turquoise stones and looks very intricate.

Conserving a Tibetan Headdress

A rare Tibetan headdress with gorgeous turquoise and coral stones has just been conserved for display in Himalayan Fashion by Karen Horton.

Inspired by Nepal

Collections, Educational partnerships, Projects & Partnerships, World Cultures

Uncover the adventures of Curator Antonia Lovelace as she embarks on a field trip to Nepal, to add to our extensive World Cultures collection.

A woodblock printed with a colourful image of a goddess sitting on a lotus flower, with children gazing up at her.

Lotus Flowers in Leeds

With the summer in full swing and flowers in full bloom, Libo Zhu explores the symbolism and histories behind the Chinese Lotus artefacts in our World Cultures collection.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

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

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

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

Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment only.

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

Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

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

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

(last admission one hour before)

Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House : Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last entry 45 minutes before

Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: closed (open 10am – 4pm during the school holidays)

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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