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Events at Leeds City Museum

Plan your next day out in Leeds with a trip to Leeds City Museum.
Whether you love Leeds history, the ancient worlds or natural sciences, or you’re simply looking for a fun day out, there’s plenty to enjoy all year round.

  • 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
    -
    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
    -
    Sun 21 Sep
    From 12:00
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  • Rory’s Saturday Club

    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 12 Jul - Sat 30 Aug
    Come down to Leeds City Museum for our all-ages craft sessions for families.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 12 Jul
    -
    Sat 30 Aug
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  • Tiny Tigers

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 18 Jul - Fri 29 Aug
    Join us for fun, messy craft sessions for under 5s and their carers.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 18 Jul
    -
    Fri 29 Aug
    Give What You Can

  • 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

  • Home Education Workshop: Ancient Romans

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul 12:30 - 14:00
    Discover our Ancient Roman objects from the Leeds Story Gallery and handle real Roman objects!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul
    12:30 - 14:00
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  • Replica Object Handling for Blind and Partially Sighted People

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul 15:00 - 16:30
    An object handling workshop for blind and partially sighted people using 3D replica objects.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 22 Jul
    15:00 - 16:30
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  • Miffy Storytime

    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 24 Jul - Wed 20 Aug
    Join us for a Miffy storytelling session with books and songs.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 24 Jul
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    Wed 20 Aug
    Give What You Can

  • Arty Facts

    Leeds City Museum
    Sun 27 Jul and Sun 24 Aug
    A unique opportunity to look closely at objects from the Natural History collection, whilst trying out fun, experimental drawing techniques.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Sun 27 Jul
    and
    Sun 24 Aug
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  • Make a Miffy Wand

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 29 Jul - Wed 27 Aug
    Bring the magic of Miffy to the museum this summer by making your own bunny-shaped magic wand.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 29 Jul
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    Wed 27 Aug
    Give What You Can

  • Magic Shows & Bunny Balloons

    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 31 Jul - Tue 19 Aug
    Join us for marvellous magic shows and Miffy-themed bunny balloon animals!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 31 Jul
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    Tue 19 Aug
    Give What You Can

  • Sociable History Club

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 1 Aug - Fri 5 Dec
    Sociable History Club is our monthly talks series for adults with guest speakers and a different theme each time.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 1 Aug
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    Fri 5 Dec
    Give What You Can

  • Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

    Millennium Square
    Fri 1 Aug 10:45 - 11:45
    See a special selection of episodes showing on the big screen in Millennium Square from the TV series Miffy's Adventures Big and Small.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 1 Aug
    10:45 - 11:45
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  • Community Choir

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 1 Aug 14:30 - 16:00
    Join our monthly community choir at Leeds City Museum. Friendly, fun, and open to all!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 1 Aug
    14:30 - 16:00
    Give What You Can

  • Sensory Room for Families with Additional Needs

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 5 Aug - Wed 6 Aug
    Pop-up sensory room for families who might find a visit to the museum overwhelming.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 5 Aug
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    Wed 6 Aug
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  • Keep Crafting

    Leeds City Museum
    Wed 6 Aug 15:00 - 16:00
    Come along to our monthly creative crafting session for adults with a different theme each time.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Wed 6 Aug
    15:00 - 16:00
    Give What You Can

  • Miffy Electric Paint & Animation Workshop

    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 14 Aug - Thu 21 Aug
    Bring Miffy’s world to life with sound & touch!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 14 Aug
    -
    Thu 21 Aug
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  • Archaeology Talk: the Melsonby Iron Age Hoard

    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 6 Sep 14:00 - 15:15
    Dr. Sophia Adams from The British Museum will talk about ‘The massive Melsonby Iron Age hoard: from bits of bits to wheels and wagons’. More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 6 Sep
    14:00 - 15:15
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  • The Leeds Piano Trail Celebrates World Pianist Day

    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 8 Nov 10:00 - Sun 9 Nov 17:00
    More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 8 Nov
    -
    Sun 9 Nov
    From 10:00
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an illustration of miffy holding a balloon by Dick Bruna

Miffy's 70th Birthday

7 February - 7 September 2025

Our current exhibition at Leeds City Museum explores Miffy's world and the artwork of her creator, illustrator Dick Bruna. The interactive exhibition brings Miffy to life through creative displays and activities which offer an immersive and playful experience to enjoy.

Discover miffy

Discover our galleries

Leeds City Museum is set across four floors with five permanent galleries and a special exhibition space. The galleries are home to objects which tell stories that include the history of Leeds, natural sciences, ancient worlds and more. 

All exhibitions

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