A fantastic day out for the whole family, with 4.5 billion years of discovery. There’s lots to see and do in Leeds if you’re interested in history, ancient worlds, or natural sciences. Get up close and personal with extraordinary animals, unearth buried archaeological riches, and learn about Leeds’ fascinating history. Leeds City Museum features two rotating exhibitions each year, as well as fun events for the whole family.
Some of the most amazing specimens from Leeds’ collection of 800,000 animals, vegetables, and minerals may be found here. There’s a lot to see, from ferocious tigers to prehistoric animals, rainbow-feathered birds, and interesting fossils.
From 1700 to the present, this gallery shows the storey of collecting in Leeds. Don’t miss their massive heavy-footed Moa skeleton, which was once one of the world’s largest birds.
In this intriguing exhibition, learn about Asian culture and Leeds’ connections to the world’s largest continent. A gallery dedicated to the sights, sounds, and diversity of the city’s Asian communities. Explore the themed displays to see a changing selection of Asian artefacts from Leeds Museums & Galleries’ collection of over 6000. Take a break from sightseeing at the Museum Café from time to time.
