Leeds City Museum

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 8BH
England

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.

Through the Magic Mirror: The World of Anthony Browne

  • 19 July 2013 — 12 January 2014 *on now

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
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.

History Thursday

  • 12 December 2013
  • 19 December 2013

A more in-depth look at the collections, including tours, talks and historical characters. Runs 2pm to 2.45pm and 5.30pm to 6.35pm

Suitable for

  • Any age

Tiny Tigers

  • 13 December 2013
  • 20 December 2013

Free craft activities for children under 5. Runs 10am-11.45am

Suitable for

  • 0-4
Test tubes

Café Scientifique

  • 14 December 2013 11:30am-1pm

Join a debate with local experts to discuss topical science subjects over cakes and tea (please purchase from the café). Runs 11:30 to 13:00. Suitable for over-8s

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 11-13
  • 18+
  • Family friendly
Paintbrush and palette

Rory's Saturday Club

  • 14 December 2013 11am-12:15pm
  • 21 December 2013 11am-12:15pm
  • 28 December 2013 11am-12:15pm

Take part in arts and craft activities relating to the museum displays. Runs 11:00-12:15.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly
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.

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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