Peat. Plants. People.
What is Peat? Why is it so important and what does it have to do with People? Discover a natural and cultural history of this precious stuff and the habitat it sustains, through the eyes of artists, community organisations and objects from Leeds museum’s Natural Sciences collection.
Curated by Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
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Donations can be made via our Tap to Give donations points on arrival or during your visit with contactless, Chip and Pin, cash and coins.
The suggestion donation amount is £5 per person.
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