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Snuff boxes at Temple Newsam

Mystery of The Fulford Thefts sees precious snuff boxes come home

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An exquisite collection of antique gold snuff boxes has returned home more than 40 years after being stolen from a Leeds mansion by a mystery thief. The seven beautifully ornate, late 18th Century containers arrived back at Temple Newsam…
Leeds City Museum's Preservative Party holding a certificate for their Marsh Award for volunteering.

Young curators make history with another top award win

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A group of determined young curators who stuck together during the pandemic to work on a series of socially-conscious exhibitions and innovative digital displays has scooped a top award. Leeds City Museum’s Preservative Party travelled…
Museum of Figments book

Mister Finch latest book launch at Leeds City Museum

A mythical menagerie of fantastical beasts inspired by the Leeds City Museum collection will escape from the pages of a new book next week. The Museum will be hosting a special event on November 9 to launch the latest work from the imagination…
Ichthyosaur fossilised flipper

Family helps museum piece together Yorkshire’s prehistoric fossil flipper find

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For teenage fossil hunter Pauline Hoggard, it was truly the find of a lifetime. One summer’s day in 1949, the eagle-eyed 16-year-old spotted the spectacular remains of a fearsome marine reptile, preserved millions of years ago in what was…
A film still by Suzanne Lacey, Whisper, the Waves, the Wind

Gallery’s new season of film is the reel deal

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Four decades of artist’s film and video will be showcased in a thought-provoking new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery this Autumn. Opening on Saturday, September 25, Radical Reel is a group exhibition and season of screenings and events…
Artist James Thompson explores his sculptures in the Central Court of Leeds Art Gallery

Exhibition reveals hidden history of gallery’s stunning arts space

A striking new multi-media installation by a Leeds artist has rediscovered the hidden history behind one the city’s most breath-taking arts spaces. Leeds Art Gallery’s stunning arched, glazed central court was uncovered by workers during…

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

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Mon: closed
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Sat: 12 – 5pm
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Last admission: 4.30pm

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

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Mon: Closed
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The Headrow
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Leeds City Museum
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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

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Visits by appointment/special event only.

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Leeds Discovery Centre
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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

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

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Canal Road
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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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LOTHERTON

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Open Daily

Estate opens: 7.30am
Hall: Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
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Lotherton Lane
Aberford
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TEMPLE NEWSAM

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House: Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
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Temple Newsam Road
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