Museums in Leeds

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Middleton Railway Trust
Holbeck Open now

Established in 1758, the Middleton Railway holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously working railway, originally built to transport coal from the Middleton Colliery to Leeds.…

Finding a museum in Leeds

The museums listed for Leeds show their collections, opening days and prices, family activities, accessibility and contact details, so you can see what is nearby and open, which are free, and where people in Leeds take visitors on a wet afternoon.

Check the days and the holiday programme, book timed tickets for event days, and ask about the archive for local history.

Museums in Leeds

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What museums are near Leeds?+

The listings for Leeds show the town and county museums and the transport, military, industrial and specialist museums nearby, with days, prices and reviews.

Which museums near Leeds are free?+

The listings for Leeds say which museums are free, by donation or paid; council and national museums are usually free with charges for special exhibitions.

Which museums near Leeds are good for children?+

Look for family or kids in the listings for Leeds; transport, living and science museums and school holiday programmes are the ones to try first.

Can I volunteer at a museum in Leeds?+

Most museums in Leeds take volunteers for front of house, guiding, collections and events; ask at the desk or through the listing's contact details.

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