Booking is not required unless stated. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please contact Leeds City Museum directly for further information.
Reminiscence Sessions - Third Thursday of Every Month (9:30am)
Bring in your old photographs of Leeds and have the Leeds Floor Gallery to yourselves for 30 minutes. Meet back in our cafe to share and discuss your stories of Leeds past, present and future.
Gallery talks and object handling sessions - throughout the week
This is your chance to meet the specialists and find out more about the collections. No booking required. For further details, please contact (0113) 224 3732.
History Thursdays - Every Thursday (12:30pm)
Curatorial talks from our history curators.
Storytelling Sunday - Every Sunday (2:15pm to 2:45pm)
Storytelling sessions that bring the collection to life. Free for families every Sunday.
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Rory's Saturday Club - 10th and 17th Feb (11am to 12:15pm)
Rory’s Saturday Club is free art and craft activities for families which take place from 11am to 12:15pm every term time Saturday.
You can now join the Rory’s Saturday Club loyalty card scheme to win prizes if you attend 5 or 10 sessions!
Egyptian Trail - Sat 11th to Sun 19th Feb (during open hours)
Come and discover all about ancient Egypt exploring our special exhibition 'Pharaoh' and the rest of the museum. Pick up your free copy of the trail from reception.
Cafe Scientifique - Sun, 12th Feb (11:30am)
Lively debate with local experts to discuss topical science subjects over cakes and tea (please purchase from cafe) - suitable for ages 8 to 108
Egyptian Crafts - Tues 14th and Weds 15th Feb (10:30am to 3:30pm)
Free craft activities for all the family, come along and help us celebrate our current special exhibiion 'Pharaoh'.
Zachariah Croakitt and Mr Joseph - Thurs, 16th Feb (5:30pm to 6:30pm)
Come and meet one of our Victorian characters - either the ghoulish undertaker Zachariah Croakitt or Mr Joseph, the jeweller. Mr Croakitt may not be suitable for young children or those of a sensitive disposition.
Reminiscence Sessions - Thurs, 16th Feb (2:30pm to 3:30pm)
Find out more about the history of Leeds by visiting the Leeds Story Gallery and then meet afterwards in the cafe to recall and share favourite memories past and present of Leeds.
70s Crafts - Thurs 16th Feb (10:30am to 3:30pm)
Come along and join in our free craft activities - fun for all the family.
Classics in our lunchtimes - Thurs, 23rd Feb (1:15pm to 1:45pm)
A series of 20-minute talks on the classical world in modern culture by experts from the Department of Classics at the University of Leeds.
Today's talk is by Malcolm Heath on 'On the Origin of Eels: Ancient and Modern Biology'.
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Tiny Tigers - Fri, 2nd March (10am to 11:45am)
Grrreat opportunity to have fun creating your own historical mess. Use paints, stencil, crayons and glue! Please wear suitable messy clothing. For the under 5's and their carers.
Rory's Saturday Club - 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March (11am to 12:15pm)
Rory’s Saturday Club is free art and craft activities for families which take place from 11am to 12:15pm every term time Saturday.
You can now join the Rory’s Saturday Club loyalty card scheme to win prizes if you attend 5 or 10 sessions!
Treasures from your garden - Weds, 6th March (2pm to 4pm)
Have you found archaeology in your garden or with your metal detector and wondered what your object is? Come along and meet the expert and have your find identified and recorded for free!
Cafe Scientifique - Sun, 11th March (11:30am)
Lively debate with local experts to discuss topical science subjects over cakes and tea (please purchase from cafe) - suitable for ages 8 to 108.
Zachariah Croakitt and Mr Joseph - Thurs, 15th March (5:30pm to 6:30pm)
Come and meet one of our Victorian characters - either the ghoulish undertaker Zachariah Croakitt or Mr Joseph, the jeweller. Mr Croakitt may not be suitable for young children or those of a sensitive disposition.
Reminiscence Sessions - Thurs, 15th March (2:30pm to 3:30pm)
Find out more about the history of Leeds by visiting the Leeds Story Gallery and then meet afterwards in the cafe to recall and share favourite memories past and present of Leeds.
Classics in our lunchtimes - Thurs, 29th March (1:15pm to 1:45pm)
A series of 20-minute talks on the classical world in modern culture by experts from the Department of Classics at the University of Leeds.
Today's talk is by Eleanor O'Kell on 'Putting on the Greeks: Tragedy in Leeds'.
Egg-citing Easter Trail - Sat, 31st March to Sun, 15th April (all day)
Can you find the birds and eggs around the museum? Pick up a free trail from Reception.
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Egg-citing Easter Trail - Sun 1st to Sun 15th April (10am to 5pm)
Can you find the birds and eggs around the museum? Pick up a free trail from reception.
Make your own Historic Hats- Tues 3rd to Thurs 5th April (11am to 3pm)
Come along and have a go at making your own hat, you can make yourself look like a Pharaoh or design your own Easter bonnet.
Rory's Saturday Club - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th April (11am to 12:15pm)
Rory’s Saturday Club is free art and craft activities for families which take place from 11am to 12:15pm every term time Saturday.
You can now join the Rory’s Saturday Club loyalty card scheme to win prizes if you attend 5 or 10 sessions!
Easter Egg Rolling - Sat, 7th April (11:15am to 12:30pm)
Decorate your egg with us or bring one from home, then take part in a traditional egg roll! Please note this event uses real eggs!
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