Leeds City Museum
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
Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BH
01133 785001
Opening times
Tue - Fri, 10am – 5pm
Sat, Sun, 11am – 5pm
Closed Mon (except Bank Holiday Mon, 11am – 5pm)
Visitor information
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