See the latest exhibition at Leeds City Museum which invites visitors to discover how people experience death, grief and dying in different ways. Living with Death looks at how humans have developed knowledge and skills in response to life ending.

We know that death affects everyone, but it is often difficult to talk about. The exhibition hopes to gently encourage conversation through personal stories, and objects from across the world and throughout history.

A series of talks, workshops, and family-friendly events will complement the exhibition throughout the year.

QUEER HISTORY TOURS ARE BACK!

Join Hold It Up Collective or Kit Heyam for a jaunt round Leeds visiting queer history landmarks. You'll hear about the first ever national trans conference, the vibrant queer clubbing scene in the 90s and lots of tales of activism, politics, arrests and cottaging.

Be inspired by your local queer history!

The walks are wheelchair accessible.

Did you know that only 4% of our collections are on display at any given time? Our stores, library and archive are teeming with objects, books and papers with their own fascinating stories, many of which are rarely if ever visible to the public. With our new programme of store tours, we’re offering the chance to see how different collections are stored, get up close with some of our favourite objects, and learn more about the joys and challenges of maintaining such a vast and unique collection.

Pick up a constellation trail and go on a museum stargazing adventure. Join this fun family activity finding and spotting stars through the museum. Tue – Sun in the Easter holidays, during opening hours. Free, drop in. Please note, the museum is closed on Mondays except bank holiday Monday.

Why not have a go at Cosmic Crafts on 3 – 4 Apr or check out our Planetarium Shows on 2 Apr while you’re here?

This event is part of our Easter space programme and the Leodis Space Agency from Leeds BID.

Join historian Robert Dyson on a walk around New Briggate, to expose the Development of Leeds to the North of the Headrow from agricultural land to what we see today.

On this guided walk we will cover religion, transport, the “Grand Quarter of the New Briggate, the  Heritage Action Zone , find out why “New” Briggate is so called and learn about the connection between New Briggate and the Princess of Wales.

Professor Joyce Hill will lead this guided walk of Georgian Leeds. Although we tend to think of the heart of Leeds as a Victorian city, it was already flourishing in the Georgian period, rapidly establishing itself as the leading centre for the woollen cloth trade. 

Back by popular demand, Dr Steve Ward will lead his Victorian Circus walking tour of Leeds

Back by popular demand, Dr Steve Ward will lead his Victorian Circus walking tour of Leeds

Professor Joyce Hill leads a guided walk tracking the Industrial Revolution as it developed in Holbeck, featuring figures such as Matthew Murray, John Marshall, and later ‘Colonel’ Harding.

Discover the sumptuous interiors with a host of ornate original features and learn about freemasonry past and present. 

Castle Grove, a magnificent survivor of Victorian Far Headingley, was built in 1834 by Samuel Holmes a Park Lane linen merchant and was the opulent home of several noted Leeds businessmen. Since 1935 it has been the home of Castle Grove Masonic Hall.  There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Our host will be Charles Clarke, Company Secretary, Castle Grove Masonic Hall

Tea and coffee will be served on arrival