
Where else could you uncover a hearing aid crafted from real human hair, a handwritten recipe book from the 1600s or a surgical kit from the Napoleonic Wars?
At any given time, only 4% of our collection is on display. With over 81,000 artefacts in our care, Thackray Museum holds one of the UK’s most unique and intriguing collections. Join our dedicated Collections team to go behind the scenes and explore rare objects, books, and archives seldom seen by the public.
This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your tour.
Approximate tour running time: 1 hour
Recommended age: 12+
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7LN
United Kingdom
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This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your tour.
Access
Access to the museum
We want everyone to enjoy the museum. It is fully wheelchair and buggy accessible, entry is free for essential companions, and we welcome assistance dogs (and our team are more than happy to arrange a bowl of water for hard-working thirsty dogs – please just ask).
The museum offers quiet openings on the last Sunday of each month from 10am–11am when the lights will be up and the sounds down. You can download a copy of our gallery map, which includes some sensory information and other details here.
You can find more accessibility information by visiting our guide hosted on
Visit Britain’s website.