Posts

Beavers to Weavers: The Wonderful World of Animal Makers
Collections, Natural ScienceDiscover the message behind Leeds City Museum's latest exhibition, about what animals do and how they live their lives.

Lotus Flowers in Leeds
Collections, Educational partnerships, Projects & Partnerships, World CulturesWith the summer in full swing and flowers in full bloom, Libo Zhu explores the symbolism and histories behind the Chinese Lotus artefacts in our World Cultures collection.

A Springtime Walk: Exploring our Natural Environment
Collections, Natural ScienceCurator of Natural Sciences Rebecca Machin takes us on a walking tour to explore the delicate balance of springtime, in light of the "For All Seasons" exhibition at Leeds City Museum.
Events

The Great Thwaite Bird Count!
All, EventsGrab a nature pack and learn all about the birdlife on our tiny island paradise.

Earth Energies
All, EventsCreated by Paul Ratcliff and Darren Wall, this 8 minute film features high quality audio recordings of the wildlife and machinery at Thwaite Watermill accompanied by images and animations.

Bat walk
All, EventsJoin us for a natural history talk and quiz followed by a guided walk with bat detectors through the historic estate.