Abbey House Museum

Abbey House Museum An interactive museum in Leeds. Explore the Victorian streets, reminisce in the childhood galleries and discover Leeds' social history.
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Monday: closed
Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 12 - 5pm

Wander the recreated Victorian streets of Leeds and feel like you have stepped back in time to the 1880s. Explore the Childhood Galleries and marvel at toys from the 1800s to the present day. Pop an old penny into our amazing collection of working penny slot machines. We have a huge range of family activities

Take a brea

k in the cafe and then step outside to use the children's play area or wander over to Kirkstall Abbey and explore the abbey grounds.

Thank you to everyone who came to visit over half term - your ongoing support helps us to keep this special place open💚T...
01/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to visit over half term - your ongoing support helps us to keep this special place open💚

Time for our little pointy-hatted pals to go gnome - but there's still loads for little ones to discover and play with every time they visit.

Come and make some memories ✨

Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/AbbeyHouseM

Oh Gnome - we need help with these cheeky Gnomes!They’re all over the Victorian Streets, can you find them all? Grab a t...
24/05/2026

Oh Gnome - we need help with these cheeky Gnomes!

They’re all over the Victorian Streets, can you find them all? Grab a trail sheet and help us track them all down!

Included in General Admission
23 - 31 May

04/05/2026

We hope you've all had a barnstorming bank holiday. Tomorrow's edition of the 1152 Club (doors 10am) focuses on the work of Friends of Farsley Rehoboth who are also behind the new display in foyer. As well as a slideshow there will be objects, come and find out about the amazing work of this group and the stories they have uncovered.

🧘 Celebrate Wellbeing Week and the power of self-care by getting involved with cultural, creative and caring activities ...
19/04/2026

🧘 Celebrate Wellbeing Week and the power of self-care by getting involved with cultural, creative and caring activities in your local area! 💆‍♀️

We're running a series of sessions across both Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey where you can have a go at some self-care activities and learn more about mindfulness.

📍 Kirkstall Abbey
Meditation Walks, Every Wednesday
Listen to the Ancient Stones, Wednesday 13 May from 12:30 – 1:30 pm

📍 Abbey House Museum
Enhancing Positive Emotion, Monday 11 May, 10 am – 12 pm.
How to Meditate, Tuesday 12 May, 10:15 – 11:15 am.
Higher States of Consciousness, Thursday 14 May, 2 – 4 pm.

Book now and learn more via the website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/wellbeing-week-sv72

Abbey House Museum
Kirkstall Abbey

We are looking for young people 11+ to join us for a short focus group this Friday 17 April at 2pm. We will be work with...
14/04/2026

We are looking for young people 11+ to join us for a short focus group this Friday 17 April at 2pm.

We will be work with audio experts Podego to create some new audio content for young audiences.

Free entry will be provided for family members who are welcome to stay in the next room or explore the museum with younger siblings. Refreshments will be provided.

To join us email [email protected]

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Address

Abbey Walk Kirkstall Leeds
Leeds
LS53EH

Telephone

0113 378 4079

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