Leeds City Museum
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Leeds City Museum, originally established in 1819, reopened in 2008 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is housed in the former Mechanics' Institute built by Cuthbert Brodrick, in Cookridge Street. It is one of nine sites in the Leeds Museums & Galleries group. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
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Leeds City Museum, originally established in 1819, reopened in 2008 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is housed in the former Mechanics' Institute built by Cuthbert Brodrick, in Cookridge Street. It is one of nine sites in the Leeds Museums & Galleries group. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
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So my partner and I recently checked out Leeds City Museum, and it's a pretty cool spot right in the heart of the city. The best part is it's totally free! It's really good for a budget-friendly day out or just a quick museum date 🥰 When we went, they had this exhibition called "Living with Death." Despite sounding a bit heavy, it was super interesting, but yeah, a tad on the somber side. The exhibit dove into death, dying, and bereavement, which sounds gloomy, but it was done in a really thoughtful way. It got us thinking about how death is just part of life's journey that it happens to everyone and no need to stress too much about it. It also emphasized the importance of honoring those who've passed on. Anyway, I'm not gonna spoil any good part, go check for yourself! This exhibit ends on 6 January 2025. Despite the somber theme, it wasn't all doom and gloom. They've got some awesome displays on Leeds history. And many taxidermy animals were displayed. But the whole museum had this way of making you appreciate life more. It's like it gave us a new perspective on making the most of our time here. The place is well laid out, easy to navigate, and the staff are REALLY helpful 🙌 It's perfect for a few hours of wandering, learning, and escaping the hustle and bustle outside. Whether you're a history buff, culture vulture, or just looking for something different to do, Leeds City Museum is definitely worth a visit. Catch the "Living with Death" exhibit before it's too late!
I visited Leeds City Museum today, and it was a truly enriching experience. I was particularly excited about the Roman section, which did not disappoint. The dramatic display in the centre was captivating and really brought the era to life. However, I did notice that not all the lights on the bottom floor were switched on, which made it a bit challenging to fully appreciate some of the exhibits. The special exhibition on death across cultures was fascinating. It explored how different societies honour their loved ones, and as a fan of the Day of the Dead, I found it especially poignant. It was intriguing to see the various rituals and customs from around the world, providing a deeper understanding of this universal experience. The section dedicated to Leeds was equally impressive, offering a great perspective on the city’s history and development. It was wonderful to connect the past with the present and gain insight into what makes Leeds unique. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit, despite the lighting issues. Leeds City Museum is definitely worth exploring, especially if you have an interest in history and culture. I left feeling inspired and eager to learn more!
Leeds City Museum, originally established in 1819, reopened in 2008 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is housed in the former Mechanics' Institute built by Cuthbert Brodrick, in Cookridge Street (now Millennium Square). It is one of nine sites in the Leeds Museums & Galleries group. Wonderful and unique excibits, especially the real 3.000 y. old mummy. Very friendly and informative staff and amazing space for children to explore with lots of things to do, touch and explore for little hards. Lot's of hand sanitizer available through out the museum and also very cute gift shop that will not disappoint. Definitely recommend Caffe please to eat or drink on the ground floor with again very nice and polite staff and with 50% off everything on the menu between 20-31 May. Don't miss this opportunity. I would definitely recommend this museum to families and not only as it will put you in nice mood and will enrich your knowledge. 👍
I’ve lived in Leeds for years and rather embarrassingly I’ve not really visited much in terms of museums and galleries, so I thought it would be best to start changing that. Overall it’s a good museum, I think potentially it could be laid out a little better as sometimes we were confused by the order of some things, and I’d have loved to have seen more detailed exhibits on certain things like vikings and romans. Other than that it’s great and I’d recommend going. The highlight for me is the mummy - I realised when I was stood looking at it that I’d never seen one in person before. Surprised that the first time I did was in Leeds! I definitely recommend coming here and spending a couple of hours having a browse - it’s free of course so it’s a great time killer!
We attended an event during insect week and my 4 year old LOVED it. It was so well planned and well organised. The gent running the event was fabulous and wonderful with the children. We each learned new things and my daughter really enjoyed the activity. The museum itself is really clean and well organised too, it feels entirely Covid secure. The exhibits are all available excluding the obvious ones that can't be open right now such as the kids corner or some if the tactile things have had to be removed. We had a lovely time being back in the museum and are grateful to all the staff that made it possible.
It's really worth a visit. It had items from the old museum in the library, including the famous tiger on the ground floor. Upstairs, there is an excellent history of Leeds, which I have visited 3 or 4 times now. There was a café, which was shut when we went. There's a lift between the floors. Toilet facilities were good. The gift shop was excellent. We spoke to 4 staff members who were all very friendly and helpful. We were there about 90 minutes. The place has a nice atmosphere. We parked in the Woodhouse Multistory Carpark, which is one of the cheapest and most convenient places in that area.
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