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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 and free day out, there’s plenty to enjoy all year round.

  • Sports Heritage Trail

    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 17 Dec 10:00 - Sat 1 Mar 17:00
    Follow our sports trail around the museum to find out about Leeds's sporting icons.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Tue 17 Dec
    -
    Sat 1 Mar
    From 10:00
    Free

  • Miffy Trail

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 14 Feb 10:00 - Sun 23 Feb 17:00
    Embark on an adventure around the museum with your family following miffy!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 14 Feb
    -
    Sun 23 Feb
    From 10:00
    Free

  • Rory’s Saturday Club

    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 22 Feb - Sat 29 Mar
    Come down to Leeds City Museum for our all-ages craft sessions for families.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Sat 22 Feb
    -
    Sat 29 Mar
    Free

  • Tiny Tigers

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 28 Feb - Fri 28 Mar
    Join us for fun, messy craft sessions for under 5s and their carers.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 28 Feb
    -
    Fri 28 Mar
    Free

  • Keep Crafting

    Leeds City Museum
    Wed 5 Mar 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 5 Mar
    15:00 - 16:00
    Free

  • Sociable History Club: The Kingdom of Elmet

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 7 Mar 10:30 - 12:00
    Sociable History Club is our monthly talks series for adults with guest speakers and a different theme each time.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 7 Mar
    10:30 - 12:00
    Free

  • Community Choir

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 7 Mar 14:00 - 16:00
    Join our monthly community choir at Leeds City Museum. Free, fun, and open to all!More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 7 Mar
    14:00 - 16:00
    Free

  • Access in Museums Conference

    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 20 Mar 10:00 - Fri 21 Mar 15:15
    Join us in Leeds for the first national Access in Museums Conference.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Thu 20 Mar
    -
    Fri 21 Mar
    From 10:00
    Sold Out

  • Sociable History Club: Exploring Local Leeds Sport heroes

    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 4 Apr 10:30 - 12:00
    Sociable History Club is our monthly talks series for adults with guest speakers and a different theme each time.More…
    Leeds City Museum
    Fri 4 Apr
    10:30 - 12:00
    Free

  • Arty Facts

    Leeds City Museum
    Sun 6 Apr 13:00 - 16:00
    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 6 Apr
    13:00 - 16:00
    Free

  • LEGO® Build the Change: Rewild our Museum!

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 8 Apr - Thu 17 Apr
    Use LEGO® bricks to design how we can make the museum grounds better for us and our environment. More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 8 Apr
    -
    Thu 17 Apr
    Included in Admission
an illustration of miffy holding a balloon by Dick Bruna

Miffy's 70th Birthday

7 February - 7 September 2025

Our next exhibition at Leeds City Museum will explore Miffy's world and the artwork of her creator, illustrator Dick Bruna. The interactive exhibition will bring Miffy to life through creative displays and activities which will 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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