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Usual admission applies unless stated.  Booking is not required unless stated.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Please contact Abbey House Museum directly for further information. 

May 

Arty Smarties – Every Sunday (2pm to 4pm)

Join us every Sunday afternoon for two hours of fun crafts in our Victorian streets.

Abbey House Investigations – Every Saturday (2pm to 4pm)

Grab a police helmet and squeeky truncheon and join our team of detectives to solve this week's mystery object, history mystery or time tangle!

Messy Monkeys – Every Friday (2pm to 4pm)

Messy, creative fun for the under 5's - the best bit is we clear up afterwards!  Please wear suitable messy clothing.

** THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED **Adult Lecture Series 2012 - talk with Sarah Shooter (WYAS) – Weds, 16th May (2.30pm to 3.30pm)

The third in our adult lecture series, linked to 'Performance' our 2012 exhibition.  Sarah Shooter from the West Yorkshire Archive Service talks about 'From Glee Clubs to Pantomime'.  Booking is essential, please contact (0113) 230 5492.  £3.80 per person (no concessions) includes entry to Abbey House.  ** THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED **

Victorian Experience – Thurs, 17th May (2pm to 4pm)

Come and experience life in Victorian Leeds and meet characters who could have lived in our Victorian streets in the1880s.  This week chat to the pub landlord, the chemist and the washerwoman.  For adults 18+.  Booking is required, contact (0113) 230 5492.

June 

Wednesday Wardrobe: Hats Off – Weds, 6th June (10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm)

Join us in our Wednesday wardrobe for fun making all sorts of hats. Try on one of our many different hats and don't forget to bring your camera along! 

Royal Murder Mystery – Thurs, 7th June (10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm)

This weeks murder has a royal theme, Mr. Noble has been hit over the head with a bust of Queen Victoria!

Horsing Around Family Fun – Fri, 8th June (10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm)
Come along and horse around with our horse themed crafts!

Victorian Experience – Tues, 19th June (2pm to 4pm)

Come and experience life in Victorian Leeds and meet characters who could have lived in our Victorian streets in the1880s.  This week chat to the pub landlord, the chemist and the washerwoman.  For adults 18+.

July 

Adult Lecture Series 2012 - talk with Rev. Jane de Gay (LTAS) - Weds, 18th July (2:30pm to 3:30pm)

Continuing our programme of adult lectures, linked to 'Performance' our 2012 exhibition.  The Rev. Jane de Gay talks about 'Feminist Stages: Looking at women and theatre groups from the 1960s to the 1990s.  Booking is essential, please contact (0113) 230 5492.  £3.80 per person (no concessions) includes entry to Abbey House.


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