(OLD) Leeds Museums

Views of War within ‘In Their Footsteps’at Leeds City Museum

(OLD) 20th century, (OLD) Exhibitions, (OLD) First World War, (OLD) Leeds City Museum, (OLD) Leeds History

In this guest blog post, Claudia Sternberg reveals why 'In Their Footsteps' is such a significant exhibition

The Children’s Fancy Dress Ball

(OLD) 19th century, (OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Ephemera, (OLD) Family History, (OLD) Leeds History, (OLD) Photography, (OLD) Social History

Social History Curator Kitty Ross opens up a fascinating Victorian photo album in the collection!

Joash Woodrow – A Hidden Life in Pictures (Part 2)

(OLD) Contemporary Art, (OLD) Fine Art, (OLD) Leeds Art Gallery

Liz Kay continues her series of posts about Leeds artist Joash Woodrow

Dying Matters

(OLD) Collections, (OLD) Exhibitions, (OLD) Leeds City Museum, (OLD) World Cultures

World Cultures Curator Antonia Lovelace gives a sneak preview of the new Dying Matters display at Leeds City Museum Death is perhaps the one experience that unites people the world over. But even though every person experiences death…

The Preservative Party’s Top Ten Tips for Curating an Exhibition

(OLD) Leeds City Museum

Ellie Smith and D’arcy Darilmaz from the Leeds City Museum youth curators group the Preservative Party share their tips for curating an exhibition!

A Kitchen Cabinet of Curiosity

(OLD) Collections, (OLD) Leeds Discovery Centre, (OLD) Social History

Pamela Crowe explores the contents of a 1950s kitchen cabinet and the origins of museum collecting The wooden space-saving kitchen cabinet at Leeds Discovery Centre (pictured above) dates from the mid-twentieth century and incorporates…

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

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

Plan your visit

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

Plan your visit

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.

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

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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)

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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

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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

Plan your visit

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

Plan your visit

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

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Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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