Posts

Museum’s new tiny treasure is small change
Archaeology, NewsA tiny coin which lay buried beneath the Yorkshire soil for more than 1,300 years has been banked by a Leeds museum.
The ancient treasure is an example of a sceat, among the littlest coins ever made in Britain, and was unearthed by an eagle-eyed…

Artist brings Leeds voices to life in new exhibition
NewsThe voices, stories and songs of generations of Leeds folk have inspired a thought-provoking new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery.
Leeds-based artist Jill McKnight immersed herself in the collections of the British Library and Leeds Art Gallery…

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

Charmaine Watkiss: The Wisdom Tree
All, Display, ExhibitionsExplore the wisdom, strength and resilience of Jamaican women across generations in this new exhibition, held in partnership with the Jamaica Society Leeds Out of Many Festival.

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.
Workshops

Local History GCSE Tours
KS4, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam EstateTailor made tours for GCSE students exploring the values, beliefs and attitudes of families who lived at Temple Newsam.