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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.

11/06/2026

Happy World Cup launch day (drizzly Leeds, not sunny Mexico edition...)!

To celebrate, we're sharing some highly nostalgic World Cup objects from the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection - a Subbuteo Mexico '86 sticker (yes, 40 years ago!) and Italy '90 merch.

Anyone else remember - or still own - these absolute footy throwbacks?

Also, it's coming home...

06/06/2026

To celebrate Volunteer Week, we are highlighting three of our new Store Tour Guide Volunteers, Melanie and Elizabeth! They will assist with the research and development of our in-depth behind-the-scenes tours held here at Leeds Discovery Centre.

Melanie was eager to work within the Discovery Centre because of the variety of objects in the collection store, with a particular interest in the dresses and ceramics!

Elizabeth is getting involved to develop her communication skills and discuss objects from the collection with a range of audiences.

Sarah wants to learn more about history, and is looking forward to learning from the store, as it has so many objects from so many time periods!

👉 Visit our website to book a tour! 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

03/06/2026

We’ve got the sauce ✨ Curator Kitty was on Bargain Hunt this week to show off our collection of Yorkshire Relish objects, a local sauce that was at one time the most popular condiment in the world.

Made to a secret recipe with 27 spices, Yorkshire Relish was manufactured right here in Leeds by Goodall Backhouse & Co. It was sold all over the world in the Victorian era, at its height over three million bottles per year! Sadly in the 1950s the company was sold and lost out to other competitors *cough* Henderson's Relish *cough*.

Our collection includes sauce bottles, cook books, and all sorts of memorabilia and merchandise. It’s currently on display at Leeds Discovery Centre – if you’d like to come and have a look, you can book a tour here: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on/behind-the-scenes-store-tour-1hjr

Watch our segment on Bargain Hunt here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002x7p7/bargain-hunt-series-74-wetherby-4

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

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 👆

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

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

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!

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

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.

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