On the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject.
The exhibition is held in partnership with Leeds 2023 and forms part of the Smeaton300 programme.
The Rolls Royce Rally brings together some of the UK’s most prized motor cars and their proud owners, and 2024 marks the 44th year that the rally has been held at Harewood.
Why not take some time out, enjoy a picnic or ice cream on the North Front with the iconic House as your backdrop, and join us for a quintessentially English family day out!
Each year of the decade is represented by a piece of popular music.
Themes from the songs are enlarged upon, so by the end of the talk, subjects covered include fashions back then, the Cold War, Vietnam, flower power, the space race – and more!
A light-hearted and nostalgic look back at a decade many remember fondly!
Come along to our free monthly talks for adults, with guest speakers and a different theme each time.
Adam White, Curator Emeritus at Lotherton Hall, will talk about Skipton Castle. He will focus on the things people don't usually notice when they visit, like the grotto and the banqueting house in the main gateway.
Free, drop in. Refreshments provided.
Come along to our free monthly talks for adults, with guest speakers and a different theme each time.
Curator Kitty Ross joins us to talk about Leeds Museums’ military collections for Armed Forces Day.
Free, drop in. Refreshments provided.
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.
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.
Join us in the Sanderson Room at Leeds Central Library for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners.
Free but booking required at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
The Collector’s Cabinet will host a display case curated by GossipGrrrl looking at Yorkshire’s transgender history.
Featuring Bronze Age Hull, Roman Age Catterick and York, Edwardian Era Bradford, Wartime Wakefield and 70s Leeds - we can see trans people have been a part of Yorkshire longer than there has been a Yorkshire to be a part of!