Thackray Museum of Medicine
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Contact Details:

141 Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN
01132444343
info@thackraymuseum.org

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  • Accessibility & Facilities

    • Accessible toilet
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Cafe on site
    • Changing places facility
    • Family friendly venue
    • Gift shop
    • Good to go
    • Guide dogs welcome
    • Pay display parking
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
    • Wheelchair accessible

  • Opening Hours

    Monday

    10:00 - 16:00

    Tuesday

    Closed all day

    Wednesday

    10:00 - 16:00

    Thursday

    10:00 - 16:00

    Friday

    10:00 - 16:00

    Saturday

    10:00 - 16:00

    Sunday

    10:00 - 16:00

Thackray Museum of Medicine

Immerse yourself in the Thackray’s imaginative, interactive galleries, that bring the story of medicine to life. From the history of healthcare to the breakthroughs that shape the way we look after ourselves and each other today, the Thackray offers a journey through time and innovation.

Step into the streets of Victorian Leeds, witness surgical procedures in a recreated 19th-century operating theatre, explore a 1970s sexual health clinic, and discover how global responses to crisis have evolved. Through creativity, play, talks, and hands-on experiences, the museum celebrates health heroes while inspiring the next generation of big thinkers.

Families & Children
School Holidays
Each school holiday features a new themed programme – exploring everything from poo to poison – using creativity and play to make medical science engaging and fun. Open every day during School Holidays too!
Sparks Soft Play
A one-of-a-kind interactive play space. Kids can crawl through a giant digestive system or slide down the famous ‘poo slide’ in one of Leeds’ most unique soft play areas.
Story and Rhyme Time
Weekly Wednesday sessions packed with storytelling, songs, and fun – plus 30 minutes of free play in Sparks soft play.

Adult Programme
Thackray Insights
A series of expert-led talks exploring fascinating medical topics and groundbreaking discoveries with leading academics.
Thackray Lates
Regular adult-only evening events featuring unusual themes, special guests, performances, hands-on experiments, and immersive experiences.
Behind the Scenes: Store Tours
Exclusive access to rarely seen collections, including historic objects, books, and archives, guided by our Collections team.

Café
Open to all – no museum ticket required.
We serve healthy, locally sourced family favourites, from sweet treats to sandwiches and pastries.
Our barista-served coffee is provided by North Star Coffee Roasters, complimented by top-notch pastries from Balterzersens and our growing list of savoury bites such as local samosas and sandwiches.
NHS staff and Blue Light Card holders receive 10% off!

Gift Shop
Shop the unexpected.
Continue your visit in our gift shop, featuring a curated range of unique, medically inspired items from independent designers and Yorkshire-based makers.
From prints and jewellery to books, toys, and keepsakes, there’s something for all ages- whether you’re after an educational children’s gift or an insightful read on medical history.