What did the Romans use to wipe? Where was the biggest poo fossil ever found? And what can we learn from old poo to stay healthy today?
This summer, we’re celebrating the science of going to the loo with Poo, Glorious Poo. There’ll be games outside the museum, as well as science shows, soap making workshops and backpack trails.
From diet and digestion to disease and dung beetles, explore what happens after you eat and why your toilet habits matter more than you think.
Watch this space for more stinky and scientific summer treats.
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From medicine at sea to poisonous plants, Thackray Museum uses creativity and play to learn about a different medical theme every school holiday.
Ready to explore? Grab your Family Membership and enjoy a year’s worth of school holiday adventures for free.
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7LN
United Kingdom
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Access
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.
