Leeds City Museum

Millennium Square
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 8BH
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.leeds.gov.uk/cityMuseum/

E-mail

city.museum@leeds.gov.uk

Telephone

0113 224 3732

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A photo of a moose skeleton inside a modern building

The museum offers an exciting and fun day out for visitors of all ages.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Tues, Wed, Fri 11.00-18.00
Thurs 11.00-20.00
Sat, Sun 11.00-17.00

Closed: Mon except for Bank Holidays 11.00-16.00

 Admission charges

Free

Part of a Designated Collection of national importance is on display at this museum.

Collection details

World Cultures, Social History, Natural Sciences, Archaeology, Coins and Medals

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Ralph Thoresby: Man & Manuscripts

12 February — 2 June 2013 *on now

A rare chance to see unique manuscripts belonging to the famous Leeds antiquary from the collections of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society. This exhibition celebrates the YAS's 150th anniversary.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Normal museum admission applies

Natural Beauty

1 February — 30 June 2013 *on now

Natural Beauty is a an exhibition of specially commissioned photographs of Leeds Museums and Galleries’ natural history collection. All of the objects photographed objects are from our store at the Discovery centre many of which have not been on public display for a number of years. Some of these photographs will be displayed alongside the objects from the collection itself. A workshop/lecture series is to accompany the exhibition and will take the form of photography master classes and discovery sessions.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Normal museum admission applies

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Curator’s talks: Lost buildings of Leeds I

23 May 2013

The lost buildings of Leeds I: from the 17th to the 19th century.

Suitable for

When

2-3pm

Admission

Free

Make animal masks

28 — 29 May 2013

Come along and get creative and make your self a mask.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

Manchester to Leeds railway line

Curator’s Talks: Evolution of Leeds Railways

29 May 2013

Join a curator talk with Q&A to discover the origins, evolution and impact of Leeds railways.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-1:30pm

The Museum comes alive family activities

30 May 2013

Free activities as you explore the museum. Suitable for families.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

We love Leeds family fun day

31 May 2013

Free fun activity day for all the family, kindly sponsored by the Grammar School at Leeds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Admission

Free

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Ancient Egypt: Death and the Afterlife

http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=580

A resource about Nesyamun, an Egyptian mummy. Learn about the Ancient Egyptians through the objects they left behind, including jewellery, mysterious mummys, strange languages and temple ruins.

Publisher

  • This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
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