Leeds City Museum

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 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

An exciting exhibition specially designed for children, Through the Magic Mirror, The World of Anthony Browne takes visitors into renowned author and illustrator Anthony Browne’s picture book world. Visitors will come face to face with life size characters of his work combined with original illustrations from over 30 of his picture book titles including Gorilla, Into the Forest, Zoo, Little Beauty and Willy the Champ. A Seven Stories touring exhibition – www.sevenstories.org

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

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

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

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

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

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

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

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

A chance to talk to an expert over a cup of tea. Local scientists chat about all sorts of things in the comfort of the museum café.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11:30am-1pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Find out more about the tradition and superstition of mourning relating to Victorian England. Not suitable for young children or those of a sensitive disposition.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

5:30-6:30pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Numismatics handling session in the Ancient Worlds Gallery.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

2:30-4pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Curator’s talk on Crime and punishment in Leeds.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

Curator’s talk on statues and symbols in Leeds City Centre: their origin and meaning.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Curator’s talk on Victorian Leeds: A global city.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

A chance to talk to an expert over a cup of tea. Local scientists chat about all sorts of things in the comfort of the museum café.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11:30am-1pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Find out more about the tradition and superstition of mourning relating to Victorian England. Not suitable for young children or those of a sensitive disposition.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

5:30-6:30pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Curator’s talk on the history of Leeds City Museum from 1819 to 2008.

Suitable for

When

2-3pm

Admission

Free

Free tour and talk about the many different animals at the Museum. Ideal for children.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

2:30-3:15pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Make your own Ancient Greek inspired pot. Drop-in family craft activity.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

Curator’s talk on Abraham Kershaw and the West Yorkshire Film Industry.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Learn about disgusting things people did in the past! Drop-in suitable for families.

Suitable for

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

Part of our Curator’s Talk series for adult visitors. Today’s talk is on the subject of ‘Suffrage and suffragettes in Leeds’.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

A chance to talk to an expert over a cup of tea. Local scientists chat about all sorts of things in the comfort of the museum café.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11:30am-1pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Learn about disgusting things people did in the past! Drop-in suitable for families.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

1-4pm

Admission

Free

Part of our Curator Talk series for adult visitors. Today’s talk is on the subject of ‘A potted history of Leeds’ theatres’

Suitable for

When

2-3pm

Admission

Free

Find out more about the tradition and superstition of mourning relating to Victorian England. Not suitable for young children or those of a sensitive disposition.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

5:30-6:30pm

Admission

Free

A one day event, hosted by ADAD (Association of Dance of the African Diaspora) which explores the creativity, heritage and legacy of Carnival through dance, music and costume. There will be performances, film, arts and crafts workshops and so much more. Come and share in the experience of Carnival!!!

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Learn about disgusting things people did in the past. Drop-in activity suitable for families.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free

Make your own badge and design your own poster inspired by the museum.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free

Part of our Curator Talk series for adult visitors. Today’s talk is on the subject of ‘Women at work’.

Suitable for

When

1-1:30pm

Admission

Free

Family arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

When

11am-12:15pm

Admission

Free