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What's on at Leeds Industrial Museum

 

Explore our galleries, cinema, Little Maker's Shed and outdoor spaces, plus find out what events we have coming up. 

Events

  • LYFF on Tour

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Fri 27 Dec 10:00 - Fri 31 Jan 17:00
    Leeds Young Film Festival is hitting the road with an exciting collection of short films from around the globe, perfect for sparking young imaginations across the North of England. More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Fri 27 Dec
    -
    Fri 31 Jan
    From 10:00
    Included in Admission

  • Armley Print Fest 2025

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sat 15 Feb 11:00 - 17:00
    Come and celebrate all things inky with us at Leeds Industrial Museum!More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sat 15 Feb
    11:00 - 17:00
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  • Mystery Matinees

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sat 15 Feb 14:00 - Sun 23 Feb 16:00
    Join us during half term to enjoy a family film in our mini cinema, the Palace Picture House.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Sat 15 Feb
    -
    Sun 23 Feb
    From 14:00
    Included in Admission

  • Perfect Printing

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 18 Feb - Thu 20 Feb
    Grab an apron and some paint and join us at Leeds Industrial Museum for family fun during February half term.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 18 Feb
    -
    Thu 20 Feb
    More info

Exhibitions

Entangled

Leeds Industrial Museum | Until 25 May 2025 | Entangled is an exhibition in association with the International Felt Maker’s Association.

Engineery

Leeds Industrial Museum | Until 1 Nov 2026 | Engineery is an exhibition marking the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, the father of civil engineering.

Permanent Displays

Palace Picture House
Leeds played a key role in the story of film and we’re home to one of the smallest 1920s cinemas in the world. Come along to watch a film in our cosy 24 seat cinema.
Media gallery
Celebrating the creative industries in Leeds, this space is home to moving image cameras, photography equipment and an impressive range of printing presses.
Mini Makers' Studio
Kids and grown ups alike will love our dedicated family-friendly play space with things to build and make along with dressing up.
Tailoring gallery
Discover how Leeds helped to launch high street fashion through pioneers including John Barran, Joseph Hepworth and Montague Burton.
Power house gallery
Home to a whole host of steam engines both large and small, our world famous collection can be viewed up close in our lower level Power House gallery.
Colour Garden
Explore the blooming blossoms of the colour garden, our volunteer co-ordinated space filled with flowers used to create traditional dyes.

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