Leeds Museums and Galleries

Leeds Museums and Galleries Discover what's on at our 8 diverse venues across the city. Our mission is to create an exciting experience for every guest.

Our venues include a majestic medieval abbey, grand country houses, brooding industrial mills and a world class art gallery.

02/06/2026

To celebrate Volunteers' Week, we are shining a spotlight on our Digital Communications Volunteers who bring our collection out of the store and onto your screens, one post at a time! 💻 🌟

Watch along to see how they work with our on-site collection at Leeds Discovery Centre.

“It is a pleasure to work so closely with the collection at the Discovery Centre and use this access to inform all of our digital communications work!”

👉 Visit our website to explore the collection yourself: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on-at-leeds-discovery-centre-q7ft

👉 Learn more about the volunteer opportunities we have available: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/get-involved-career-and-volunteer-q7ct

Last chance to snap up Woolfest early bird tickets!Leeds Industrial Museum's fuzzy and fun flagship event returns this S...
01/06/2026

Last chance to snap up Woolfest early bird tickets!

Leeds Industrial Museum's fuzzy and fun flagship event returns this Saturday, 6 June 10am-5pm.

As well as the famous festival market packed to the rafters with artisan makers and suppliers, enjoy spinning demos by The Bradford Guild, family workshops, morris dancing, film screenings and more!

Shear perfection 🤌🐑

Early bird tickets just £5.40 adult (£6.40 on the door). So get your weekend plans all spun up and book at the What's On 👆

☀️ Half-term + sunshine = time to get outside together! 🌿👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make the most of the warm weather with family-friendly ...
27/05/2026

☀️ Half-term + sunshine = time to get outside together! 🌿👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Make the most of the warm weather with family-friendly outdoor fun right on your doorstep!

🌻 Petals and Poisons Trail at Kirkstall Abbey, 23 – 31 May, from 10 am, Drop In, Give What You Can

🌻Deer Tractor Tours at Lotherton, 25 - 29 May, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm daily, Booking Essential, £7pp plus General Admission

🌻 Love Your Zoo Week at Lotheron, 23 – 31 May, from 9 am, Drop In, Included in General Admission (Optional £3 additional charge per child for crafts)

🌻Find Your Happy at Temple Newsam (inside & outside!), 23 – 31 May, from 10:30 am, Drop In, Included in General Admission

👉Learn more via our website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on-home-qrnt

☀️ Too hot outside? Step into something cooler… 🎨😎 When the heat’s a bit much, step into shaded, welcoming spaces filled...
26/05/2026

☀️ Too hot outside? Step into something cooler… 🎨😎

When the heat’s a bit much, step into shaded, welcoming spaces filled with creativity and hands-on fun for all ages! Stay cool and get inspired!

🧊 Everyday Heroes at Leeds Discovery Centre, 28 May, 10 am – 12 pm, 1 –3 pm, 3-3:30 pm, Booking Required, Give What You Can

🧊 Historic Hedgehog Trail at Leeds City Museum, Until 31 May, from 10 am, Drop In, Give What You Can

🧊 Woolly Wonders (26-28 May, 10:30am – 12pm and 12:30–2pm) and Mystery Matinees (every day at 2pm) at Leeds Industrial Museum. Drop In, Included in General Admission

🧊 Form Play at Leeds Art Gallery, 27 – 29 May, 11 am – 3 pm, Drop In, Give What You Can

👉Learn more via our website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on-home-qrnt

CAR PARKING INFORMATION We look forward to welcoming lots of visitors across half term week and Woolfest.Please note tha...
23/05/2026

CAR PARKING INFORMATION

We look forward to welcoming lots of visitors across half term week and Woolfest.

Please note that from Tuesday 26 May Leeds Industrial Museum’s main carpark will be closed for essential sewage works being undertaken by Yorkshire Water as part of their Storm Alliance project across Yorkshire.

These works are expected to last 10 months, continuing into Spring 2027, and aim to improve the cleanliness of the river Aire.

During this period, signposted alternative carparking can be found directly across the road from our usual car park on Canal Road, with pedestrianized access across the road.

We are very much open as usual, but please allow extra time during your visit to account for these temporary parking measures.

With thanks for your patience!

Get close to our collections this May half-term!Join us for Everyday Heroes to discover historical objects from those wh...
22/05/2026

Get close to our collections this May half-term!
Join us for Everyday Heroes to discover historical objects from those who help us, past and present, 26 and 28 May.
Jam-packed week and short on time? Book a store tour for 1 hour on 27 and 29 May to discover our collection store with over 1 million objects!
📍Leeds Discovery Centre, free on-site parking
Book via our website

📜 May is Local and Community History Month 🤝🏻 Discover more about local history here in Leeds at one of our community hi...
19/05/2026

📜 May is Local and Community History Month 🤝🏻
Discover more about local history here in Leeds at one of our community history talks or clubs! Why not enjoy a cup of tea whilst you chat too? It’s on us! ☕

💡 Sociable History Club
Our monthly talks series for adults, with guest speakers and a different theme each time.
📆 Fri 5 Jun, 10:30-12 (every first Fri of the month)
📍Leeds City Museum

💡 1152 Club: Talks at Abbey House Museum
A history and heritage talk series for people aged 55 and over.
📆 Tue 2 Jun, 10:15-11:15 (monthly)
📍Abbey House Museum

💡 Tea and Talk
A free talk from an expert on a different topic each month.
📆 Wed 27 May, 11-12 (monthly)
📍Temple Newsam House

👉 Learn more about each event and find future sessions via our website.

This painting of Kirkstall Abbey has been restored to its former glory 💫Sadly it's not signed, so we don't know who the ...
13/05/2026

This painting of Kirkstall Abbey has been restored to its former glory 💫

Sadly it's not signed, so we don't know who the artist was. It must have been painted after 1779, the year the tower you can see partially collapsed - probably the late 1700s or early 1800s. The house on the right in the background is the abbey gatehouse, now Abbey House Museum.

Whoever the artist was, they probably used a fair bit of creative licence to make the scenery look so wild and romantic. In reality, the abbey was very overgrown with trees and foliage before Leeds Borough Council acquired it in 1890.

The painting was donated by a J.W. Padbury in 1958. It's now been brought back to life by conservation experts Critchlow & Kukkonen Ltd, kindly funded by the Friends of Leeds City Museums.

📸 Eeva Kukkonen

Help us measure our impact!We're working with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to understand the value that ou...
29/04/2026

Help us measure our impact!

We're working with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to understand the value that our venues provide socially and economically. Your contribution will also help shape new guidelines for valuing culture and heritage.

The survey will take no more than 10 minutes to complete, we really appreciate your time. Click the link to complete the survey ⬇️

https://bop.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDt2WfO2TK5jFKm

Leeds City Museum Needs Your Zines! 🫵📰 We are looking for individuals and groups to share their stories in zine format! ...
29/04/2026

Leeds City Museum Needs Your Zines! 🫵📰

We are looking for individuals and groups to share their stories in zine format! Be a part of a new Special Exhibition and celebrate our 25 years of working with communities across Leeds! Scroll to see examples of Zines submitted so far...

This is an open call for artists, zine makers, photographers, poets, illustrators, printmakers and changemakers to share who they are. We want this project to champion how zines foster connections through shared identity and showcase grassroots activism and a love of Leeds.

To submit your zines, please pop along to Leeds City Museum or get in touch via our community curator, [email protected]
Zines can be submitted up until September 2026

👉 Learn more via our website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/news-call-out-zines-celebrating-25-years-of-community-partnerships-and-the-people-of-leeds-lfbg

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