What’s on at Leeds Museums & Galleries

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Earth Energies

08 October 2022 - 31 December 2023

Venue: Thwaite Watermill

Created 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.

Any Work that Wanted Doing

08 September 2023 - 31 December 2023

Venue: Leeds Industrial Museum

A new display bringing together disabled people’s voices, highlighting their contributions to history and contemporary culture.

The Bridge Project

01 October 2023 - 31 January 2024

Venue: Leeds City Museum

See a vibrant display of West Indian Carnival costumes which have been designed by a group of 18 year olds from East Leeds.

Overlooked Legacies

17 October 2023 - 17 December 2023

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Overlooked Legacies is a free extended display of stories which we could not fit into the Overlooked exhibition.

Engineery

27 October 2023 - 28 September 2025

Venue: Leeds Industrial Museum

A new exhibition opening on 27 October, celebrating the life and legacy of John Smeaton and civil engineering in its many forms.

A Seasonal Cornucopia

01 December 2023 - 02 January 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

A diverse selection of works selected by members of the Leeds Art Gallery team. One artwork will be unwrapped and revealed each day in December at 12pm!

Elf Trail

01 December 2023 - 07 January 2024

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Pick up a trail and spot Noel the runaway elf hiding around the museum.

Christmas at Temple Newsam

02 - 23 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various times and dates available

Celebrate Christmas at Temple Newsam. Explore the beautifully decorated house and get in the festive spirit with themed crafts and activities.

Santa at the Museum

02 - 23 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Motus Mori: CORPUS

08 - 10 December 2023

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

12pm and 2pm

A free living exhibition performance with Yorkshire Dance as part of Leeds 2023 Year of Culture.

Hip Hop Workshop

10 December 2023

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Monthly hip hop workshops taking place in our exhibition space on a range of topics, from DJing to art workshops.

Santa at the Museum

10 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Carols at the Abbey

10 December 2023

Venue: Kirkstall Abbey

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us once again as the fantastic Heritage Singers, a 24 voice chamber choir based in Leeds, fill Kirkstall Abbey with song.

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

12 - 15 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

Tea & talk club

13 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drop in for a free expert talk in the stunning surroundings of Temple Newsam House. This month Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts Caroline Newton walks us though what makes a house a home, and how this informs how we present a country house.

Festive House Tour

14 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Take a festive tour of Temple Newsam house and discover the stunning mansion dressed for Christmas. Festive refreshments included.

Festive House Tour

15 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Take a festive tour of Temple Newsam house and discover the stunning mansion dressed for Christmas. Festive refreshments included.

Santa at the Museum

16 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Santa at the Museum

17 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

19 - 20 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

Santa at the Museum

23 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

26 - 30 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

The Picture Library

25 - 28 January 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

Join us on the selection weekend to choose from hundreds of new original artworks to take away and hang up at home.

Found Cities, Lost Objects

26 January 2024 - 21 April 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

Explore the urban environment through the eyes of women and gender nonconforming artists, curated by Turner Prize-winning Lubaina Himid CBE.

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