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Rooted in History: Zea Mays
Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural ScienceCorn is more than just a food. Discover its many uses and fascinating history, explored through the herbarium specimens in the Leeds collection.

Artist’s captivating moonlit masterpiece comes home to Leeds
NewsAn atmospheric riverside scene created by one of the city’s most celebrated artists is coming home after being acquired by Leeds Art Gallery.
Reflections on the Aire - on strike was painted by Leeds-born John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1879, a…
Events

Easter Holidays: Fantastic Fossils
All, Events, Half Term, School HolidayGet up close to our fantastic fossil collection and become a palaeontologist for the day. Make your own fossils and take a tour of the store too!

Jill McKnight: Desire Lines
All, Display, Events, ExhibitionsThe voices, stories and songs of generations of Leeds residents have inspired a thought-provoking new exhibition from local artist Jill McKnight.

Phil May Portrait Project: Laughs and Sorrows
All, DisplayJoin us in the gallery or online as we decipher Phil May's portrait in collaboration with local communities.

Stitch : Collage
All, EventsTake inspiration from Eileen Agar and the Art Library's special collections to create your own bespoke tote bag through textile collage.