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Abbey House Museum

Discover authentic Victorian streets and childhood toys.

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What's on

  • Year of the Snake

    Abbey House Museum
    Sat 15 Feb 12:00 - Sun 23 Feb 17:00
    Explore our Victorian streets decorated to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.More…
    Abbey House Museum
    Sat 15 Feb
    -
    Sun 23 Feb
    From 12:00
    Included in Admission

  • The Secret of the Children's Illustrators

    Abbey House Museum
    Fri 28 Feb 13:00 - 16:00
    Fun, creative workshop about drawing children's book illustrations.More…
    Abbey House Museum
    Fri 28 Feb
    13:00 - 16:00
    More info

  • Study Afternoon: Women's Lives

    Abbey House Museum
    Thu 6 Mar 13:30 - 16:30
    Come and join us for a study afternoon using our museum collections to explore how the lives of women have changed over the last 200 years.More…
    Abbey House Museum
    Thu 6 Mar
    13:30 - 16:30
    More info

Discover our stories     All news and blogs

News | Abbey House Museum to remain open following public consultation

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is to remain open following a passionate response to a public consultation, it was announced today.

News | Enchanting exhibition invites visitors into the world of storybooks

Cherished childhood stories are set to be retold to visitors through a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds.

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