In The Picture: Objects in Focus
From outfits from boxing heroine Sue Brittan, instruments and clothing from the 1850s, Leeds famous Burmantofts pottery and much more unique collection items and their stories.
You might discover a 1950s scooter, a dress worn at the 1937 coronation, or Mok the Gorilla – from London zoo.
Take the chance to see object from our collections that aren’t often on display.
More Events
Street Tours: Women in Victorian Leeds
11th March 2026 - 12th March 2026
As part of Women’s History Month, come along and join us for a chance to take a guided tour of our Victorian Streets, with a…
Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
9th March 2026 - 9th March 2026
Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum. All materials are…
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet
14th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
Make a felt flower bouquet for Mothers’ Day in this workshop. Join this workshop and make an assortment of felt flowers to create your own…
Spring Equinox Felt Wreath Workshop
19th March 2026 - 19th March 2026
Join this workshop to make a beautiful felt flower wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and…
Study Afternoon: Women and Music
20th March 2026 - 20th March 2026
Join us in Women’s History Month for this afternoon with our Curator of Leeds and Social History, Kitty Ross. Explore and listen to the music…
Easter – Bunny Fun
3rd April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Bunnies have taken over Abbey House Museum this Easter holidays! There will be grocer bunnies weighing carrots, bunny barmaids pulling pints, snow bunnies and some…
Explore The Neighbourhood
TNL: The Wild Geese
Tuesday Night Live: THE WILD GEESE Doors 7pm Music 7.15pm The Wild Geese have played around Yorkshire, Ireland and further afield for nearly 40 years…
Learn MoreJoanne McNally: Pinotphile
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly-anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Hailed by Variety as ‘One…
Learn MoreJohn Bishop
Beloved comedian John Bishop returns to Leeds on 29 April 2027 with ‘Let’s Go Round Again’, his eagerly awaited 2027 tour. Packed with razor-sharp observations,…
Learn MoreKERRANG’D! + 53°
Pop Punk, Alternative Rock, Emo, Metalcore, call it what you will, these three bands will take you back to your youth and back, covering two…
Learn MoreGarth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth Book Tour
Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister black steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not…
Learn MoreMade with Music
An accessible, family friendly gig at Leeds’ best loved music venue! Three contrasting acts playing short sets on a Sunday afternoon for the whole family…
Learn MoreOutlaws Yacht Club
A European style café/bar, exhibition space, record shop & creative hangout tucked away on New York Street in Leeds… We have an ever changing selection…
Learn MoreBlue Sakura
Get acquainted with hundreds of delicious cold and hot traditional Japanese Sushi dishes at an affordable price all ordered via touch screen technology at their…
Learn MoreBuckle Up Cowgirl
The first rodeo bar in West Yorkshire and the first EVER 'Social Experience' Bar in the whole of the UK. We are here for a…
Learn MoreThe New Inn
The New Inn is a traditional local pub on the outskirts of Headingley, serving food everyday in a friendly and welcoming environment. The pub caters…
Learn MoreThe Pack Horse, Woodhouse
A warm selection of drinks and live music flows through the lively atmosphere of The Pack Horse Hyde Park. A traditional boozer with historic roots…
Learn MoreSalvo’s
When Salvatore Dammone opened Salvo’s Restaurant in 1976 he had a vision, to bring a piece of his beloved Italy to Leeds. Five decades later,…
Learn MoreThorner Victory Hall
Welcome to Thorner Victory Hall – Home of the famous comedy and beer festivals, space for community groups, live music events, weddings, parties… and much,…
Learn MoreHawksworth Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreThe Grove Centre
The Grove (as we usually call it) is located in the centre of Horsforth set just back from Town Street. For the past 150 years…
Learn MorePride Place
https://www.prideplace.org.uk/ Pride Place is the first LGBTQ+ community and cultural space in Leeds City Centre, brought to you by Pride of Place Leeds. The centre…
Learn MoreMeanwood Market
Meanwood Market pops up in the small shopping centre opposite Waitrose on Green Road.
Learn MoreMorley Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreKirkstall
With its name deriving from the old Norse phrase “site of the church”, Kirkstall is characterised by its Abbey, founded in 1152 by cisterian monks.…
Learn MoreAll Hallows Church
All Hallows is an inclusive Christian community in inner-city Leeds exploring the meaning of faith in the 21st Century. Whoever you are, you will be…
Learn MoreKirkstall Educational Cricket Club
The Field of Dreams and the home of Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club!
Learn MoreMorley Market
Welcome to Morley Market, your local hub for fresh produce, unique crafts, and vibrant community spirit since 1880. Located at Queen Street our market is…
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