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Discover our range of events and workshops coming up at Leeds Discovery Centre.

  • Summer Store Tours

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 24 Jul 13:00 - Thu 28 Aug 14:00
    Join us this Summer as we explore our amazing collections and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tours. More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 24 Jul
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    Thu 28 Aug
    From 13:00
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  • Ancient Egypt: Bread and Buried Workshop

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 6 Aug 10:00 - 12:00
    Unearth the secrets of the Ancient Egypt this summer holiday at Leeds Discovery Centre.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 6 Aug
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Taxidermied! Workshop

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 13 Aug 10:00 - 12:00
    Join our Natural Science curator as we look at how animals are taxidermied and preserved, get up close to our animal collections.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 13 Aug
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Once Upon A Time... Workshop

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 20 Aug 10:00 - 12:00
    Explore our collection of children's story books, and have a go at making your own!More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 20 Aug
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Capture A Moment Workshop

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 27 Aug 10:00 - 12:00
    Explore our collection of historic cameras, make a pinhole camera and try to develop your own photograph!More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 27 Aug
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Behind The Scenes Store Tour

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 3 Sep - Wed 5 Nov
    One of the best ways to access and see our amazing collections is to enjoy our tours. From toucans and telephones, to meteorites and masks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Wed 3 Sep
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    Wed 5 Nov
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  • Burmantofts Pottery Talk

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Fri 12 Sep 14:00 - 16:00
    Lesley Newnham will talk about the Leeds Victorian ceramics company which rivalled Doulton and Minton in popularity. Some Burmantofts pieces from the Discovery Centre's collection will be on display.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Fri 12 Sep
    14:00 - 16:00
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  • Home Education: Brilliant Bones and Marvellous Muscles

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Tue 16 Sep 10:00 - 12:00
    Learn about the major bones of the human body and how muscles work to keep you moving. More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Tue 16 Sep
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Craft & Create - Lino Printing

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 2 Oct 18:00 - 20:00
    Learn lino printing and create your own cards, gift tags, and tote bags.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 2 Oct
    18:00 - 20:00
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  • Half Term Store Tours

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 27 Oct 11:00 - Fri 31 Oct 14:00
    Join us during the half term holidays for behind the scenes tours of the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection store.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 27 Oct
    -
    Fri 31 Oct
    From 11:00
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  • Craft & Create - Introduction to Knitting

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 6 Nov 18:00 - 20:00
    Knitting workshop for beginners - learn to make fingerless gloves!More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 6 Nov
    18:00 - 20:00
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  • Home Education Workshop: Stone Age to Iron Age

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Tue 11 Nov 10:00 - 12:00
    Home educator workshop about the Stone Age and Iron Age.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Tue 11 Nov
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Craft & Create - Christmas Crochet

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 4 Dec 18:00 - 20:00
    Learn some simple crochet stitches to create your own Christmas hanging decoration or garland. Hang it in your home to celebrate the festive season or give as a gift for a loved one.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Thu 4 Dec
    18:00 - 20:00
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  • Home Education: Amazing Animals Workshop

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 19 Jan 10:00 - 12:00
    Get up close to animals from around the world.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 19 Jan
    10:00 - 12:00
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  • Home Education: First World War: Beyond the Trenches

    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 2 Mar 10:00 - 12:00
    Look at objects, documentary evidence and discussion to find out the local experience of war, from the Leeds PALS and Rifles to the stories of the people they left behind.More…
    Leeds Discovery Centre
    Mon 2 Mar
    10:00 - 12:00
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