
Leeds to Innovation
Date/Time
26 October 2019 - 26 September 2021
View opening times
Monday:
closed
Tuesday to Saturday:
10am-5pm
Sunday:
1-5pm
Bank holidays:
10am-5pm
Venue Leeds Industrial Museum
Tags Community, Display, Exhibitions,
Uncover the untold tales behind the greatest creative innovators of our time.
From Scootacars to steam engines and space food to Spirograph, get up close to the inventions which shaped Leeds; the City of 1,000 Trades. The exhibition features objects and stories from great inventors both past and present, including Washington Teasdale, famed for taking what is thought to be the first ever selfie against the backdrop of our very own Kirkstall Abbey! Leeds based Waddingtons, made escape kits in the shape of board games to aid prisoners during WW2. Come along and uncover the stories behind their incredible escape plans!
There’s also an inventors shed to keep all your young bright sparks entertained during your visit. Come along and inspire your inner inventor!
Upcoming Events
December 2019
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Leeds to Innovation

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds

Untold Stories – The Irish in Leeds

The Doffer and the Fancy: Re-imagining the Machine
Events for December
14th

Leeds to Innovation

Baubilize

Christmas Crafts

Christmas at Temple Newsam

Artistry: The Stalls Makers Market

The Christmas Experience
Events for December
15th

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Christmas at Temple Newsam

Artistry: The Stalls Makers Market

The Christmas Experience

A Visit to Father Christmas
Events for December
16th

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds

Untold Stories – The Irish in Leeds
Events for December
17th

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Mindfulness at the Abbey

Muddy Monkeys

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting
Events for December
18th

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Gateway to Stillness – A reflective walk

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds
Events for December
19th

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Santa’s Little Helpers

Slow Painting
Events for December
20th

Leeds to Innovation

Tiny Tigers

Christmas Crafts

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Santa’s Little Helpers
Events for December
21st

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Christmas at Temple Newsam

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

A Visit to Father Christmas
Events for December
22nd

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas Crafts

Christmas at Temple Newsam

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

A Visit to Father Christmas
Events for December
23rd

Leeds to Innovation

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds

Untold Stories – The Irish in Leeds
Events for December
24th

Leeds to Innovation

Mindfulness at the Abbey

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

Muddy Monkeys

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting
Events for December
25th

Leeds to Innovation

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds

Untold Stories – The Irish in Leeds

The Doffer and the Fancy: Re-imagining the Machine
Events for December
26th

Leeds to Innovation

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds

Untold Stories – The Irish in Leeds

The Doffer and the Fancy: Re-imagining the Machine
Events for December
27th

Leeds to Innovation

Tiny Tigers

Sleepy Santa Trail

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Splat a Sprout family challenge trail and activities
Events for December
28th

Leeds to Innovation

Sleepy Santa Trail

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Splat a Sprout family challenge trail and activities

Rory’s Tiger Club
Events for December
29th

Leeds to Innovation

Sleepy Santa Trail

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Splat a Sprout family challenge trail and activities

Slow Painting
Events for December
30th

Leeds to Innovation

Sleepy Santa Trail

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

The Christmas Experience

Slow Painting

Moving Here: Making a Home in Leeds
Events for December
31st

Leeds to Innovation

Mindfulness at the Abbey

Sleepy Santa Trail

Christmas holidays – A Winter’s Trail

Muddy Monkeys
