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Leeds Industrial Museum

Discover the science and industry that shaped Leeds in our historic mill

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Museum grounds, Railway Gallery and access to locomotives

Please note, there is currently no access to the museum grounds, Railway Gallery and locomotives in our collection due to ongoing building and maintenance work. 

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What's on

  • Steam Toys & Meccano Show

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sun 27 Jul 12:00 - 16:00
    Marvel at the displays of working steam toys and Meccano from local collectors at this fun and friendly event.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sun 27 Jul
    12:00 - 16:00
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  • Breadcrumbs

    With Wrongsemble Theatre
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 29 Jul
    A fun, family-friendly retelling of a classic in the grounds of Leeds Industrial Museum.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 29 Jul
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  • LEGO® Build the Change: Rewild our Museum!

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Wed 30 Jul - Thu 28 Aug
    Use LEGO® bricks to design how we can make the museum grounds better for us and our environment. More…
    Wed 30 Jul
    -
    Thu 28 Aug
    Included in Admission

Discover our stories     All news and blogs

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.

Blog | The Textile Industry and the Self-Acting Mule

The spinning mule is a star object at Leeds Industrial Museum in Armley. Find out what the spinning mule is, and the impact it had on the woollen industry in the 1900s.

Blog | Fast Fashion vs Tailored Suits

The Evolution of Suits: From Tailoring Tradition to Fast Fashion Trends

News | Leeds inventor’s 70s superbike conquers the cobbles at Leeds museum

A pedal-powered prototype designed by a Leeds inventor to take on the toughest terrain has been put through its paces at a Leeds museum.

Blog | Life, Mystery and Legacy of Louis Le Prince

Louis Le Prince is a fascinating character in and has strong links to Leeds and its central part in the history of film media.

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