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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, Powerhouse Gallery and access to locomotives

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

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  • Mystery Matinees

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 22 Jul 14:00 - Sun 31 Aug 16:00
    Join us during the school holidays to enjoy a family film in our mini cinema, the Palace Picture House.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 22 Jul
    -
    Sun 31 Aug
    From 14:00
    Included in Admission

  • LEGO® Build the Change: Rewild our Museum!

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 26 Aug - Thu 28 Aug
    Use LEGO® bricks to design how we can make the museum grounds better for us and our environment. More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Tue 26 Aug
    -
    Thu 28 Aug
    Included in Admission

  • Free Heritage Open Day

    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Fri 12 Sep 10:00 - 17:00
    Join us for a free day during Heritage Open Days Festival.More…
    Leeds Industrial Museum
    Fri 12 Sep
    10:00 - 17:00
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Discover our stories     All news and blogs

News | Museum crew sets sail to get vintage vessels ship shape

An intricate model ship carved from bone by a French prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars is among a fleet of maritime miniatures making waves at a Leeds museum.

News | Museum project reveals historic industrial treasure trove

A fascinating archive of historic treasures charting centuries of the city’s industrial heritage has been revealed during a painstaking cataloguing project at a Leeds museum.

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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