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What's on

  • Miffy Trail

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 1 Jul 10:00 - Sun 7 Sep 16:00
    Embark on an adventure around the museum with your family following miffy!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 1 Jul
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    Sun 7 Sep
    From 10:00
    Give What You Can

  • Eonarium: Enlightenment

    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 3 Jul 12:00 - Sun 21 Sep 19:00
    Eonarium Enlightenment is an enchanting sound and light show based on Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 3 Jul
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    Sun 21 Sep
    From 12:00
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  • A Magical Miffy Summer

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul 10:00 - Sun 31 Aug 16:00
    Let’s celebrate Miffy’s birthday together this summer. Explore our Miffy’s 70th Birthday exhibition, discover the rest of the museum with our Miffy Trail.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul
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    Sun 31 Aug
    From 10:00
    More info

Discover our stories   All news and blogs

News | Giant avian clean-up job is moa than meets the eye

The skeletal remains of a giant bird which last walked the earth more than 500 years ago have been given a clean bill of health by museum curators in Leeds.

News | Museums give city economy multi-million pound boost

The city’s council-run museums and galleries have given a massive £47.3m boost to the local economy over the past year, new figures have revealed.

News | Call to help support city’s museums though new donation scheme

Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds are launching a new donation scheme enabling visitors to support some of the city’s most popular cultural gems.

News | Grisly gadget is sure to get museum visitors talking

A gruesome contraption used centuries ago as a brutal punishment for gossiping has gone on display in Leeds.

News | Living with Death receives special commendation

Leeds City Museum's Living with Death exhibition received was highly commended at Museums and Heritage Awards 2025.

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