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…
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…
Still Life Drawing: Animals
23rd April 2026 - 23rd April 2026
Join Curator of Natural Sciences Clare Brown at Abbey House Museum to draw amazing animals from our collection. Materials and guidance provided, or feel free…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Mikron presents: Top Of The Wold
Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold! This brand-new play, bursting with original songs, follows the East Riding…
Learn MoreP.P. Arnold
Since she became London’s ‘First Lady of Soul’ back in the 60s, P.P. Arnold is a real Soul Survivor, still going strong! The term ‘well-established’…
Learn MoreAcid Mothers Temple + Cotton Casino
Formed in 1995 by Makoto Kawabata at the same time as the Acid Mothers Temple Soul Collective. The group released its debut album in 1997…
Learn MoreFibonacci Quartet
Kryštof Kohout (violin) Luna de Mol (violin) Elliot Kempton (viola) Findlay Spence (cello) Joseph Haydn – String Quartet in D major, op 64, no 5…
Learn MoreStorytelling with Ian Douglas
Join internationally known storyteller and street entertainer Ian Douglas for a few tales inspired by our Story Explorers exhibition themes: jungle, sea and space. Ian…
Learn MoreJay & Joss: It’s Not a Game
Jay & Joss are the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain’s Got Talent. Now they’re back with a mind-bending new show – a…
Learn MoreThe Bridge LGBT Bar
Bridge Bar Leeds is back bringing some new flavour to the thriving freedom quarter of Leeds LGBTQ+ scene. Everyone is welcome.
Learn MoreLost and Found Leeds Club
Inspired by the exploration of far away lands, The Lost & Found Leeds Club brings the opulence of yesteryear with the uninhibited joy of new…
Learn MoreThe Owl Inn – Rodley
The Owl Inn is a local pub in the Rodley area of Leeds, with indoor and outdoor seating, a wide range of drinks on offer,…
Learn MoreThe Refectory at Northern Monk Brewery
The Refectory at Northern Monk Brewery is where we work, rest and play and we welcome you to join us featuring 20 taps of fresh…
Learn MoreThe New Penny
It is reported to be the oldest gay pub in the Leeds. The Pub first started as the Hope And Anchor in 1953. Although difficulty…
Learn MorePudsey Civic Hall
Pudsey Civic Hall is a Conference/ Events venue we also available for Parties/Shows/Collectors Fairs etc. Pudsey Civic Hall has a large floodlit car park, 24000…
Learn MoreLeeds Civic Trust
Stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city. Encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning. Encourage the improvement…
Learn MoreCATCH, Ark
CATCH stands for ‘Community Action To Create Hope’. They are a registered charity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They have been working with adults and…
Learn MoreBeeston 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 MoreInspirations Central
Inspirations Central is our exciting venue and home of Music Inspirations. It is a hub if all things creative and fun to inspire all ages.…
Learn MoreAspire Leeds
Built in 1894 and located in an imposing and opulent styled building rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is…
Learn MoreWetherby Community Hub & 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 MoreHorsforth 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 MoreCalverley 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 MoreBeeston 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 Educational Cricket Club
The Field of Dreams and the home of Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club!
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