Museum

Leeds City Museum

Leeds
Free to all

With six galleries across four floors, Leeds City Museum offers exhibitions on Leeds' history, world cultures and ancient civilizations, amongst many other fascinating themes.

Housed in the former Mechanics' Institute in the heart of Leeds, Leeds City Museum celebrates the city's history through inspiring displays and exhibitions.

Learn about natural history and world cultures

The Life on Earth gallery showcases the museum's remarkable collection of 800,000 animals and plants specimens, while examining climate change and its impact on the natural world. On other floors, find galleries dedicated to Asian culture, the story of Leeds and ancient history

Exhibitions, events and activities for kids

Don't miss their free programme of exhibitions, events and activities for kids during the school holidays.

Refuel in the café

Pop into the botany-inspired Herbarium Café, the perfect place to relax with friends and family over a cup of tea and slice of cake.

Visitor information

Address

Leeds City Museum

Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BH
01133 785001

Free to all

Opening times

Tue - Fri, 10am – 5pm

Sat, Sun, 11am – 5pm

Closed Mon (except Bank Holiday Mon, 11am – 5pm)

Visitor information

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