Science in the workplace: Behind the scenes
Find out why museums need to use science, from storage to object preservation and cleaning.
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Find out why museums need to use science, from storage to object preservation and cleaning.
Get up close to animals from around the world. Learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons and seeing our 800,000 scientific specimens.
We have over one million inspiring objects covering topics from dress and textiles, world cultures, and archaeology, to geology, social history and natural history.
Evaluate archive sources to discover Leonora, the Leeds Suffragette. Do different sources show us different versions of the past?
Research the textile process from raw fleece to the finished garment all under one roof. Learn about the properties of wool and try carding, spinning and weaving and create a woven masterpiece to take home.
Develop pupil’s interpretation and enquiry skills by exploring medieval life in the abbey, change over time and the power of the Church, using the abbey buildings, artefacts, and evidence.