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50-Years of Fieldwalking in Leicestershire by Peter LiddleJoin archaeologist Peter Liddle to mark 50-years of archaeolog...
18/06/2026

50-Years of Fieldwalking in Leicestershire by Peter Liddle

Join archaeologist Peter Liddle to mark 50-years of archaeological survey by the Leicestershire Fieldworkers and how this has helped to transform our understanding of local archaeology.

Tuesday 14 July, 2pm - 3pm, Leicester Guildhall

18/06/2026

Starting tomorrow at Abbey Pumping Station is the Leicester Beer Festival. Ale enthusiasts from around the region will be able to sample 50 ales and 12 ciders at this annual event. Camra members get free entry, and the surroundings are just perfect.

Forgotten Army Project - date extended! Following positive visitor feedback, the Forgotten Army Project touring exhibiti...
18/06/2026

Forgotten Army Project - date extended!

Following positive visitor feedback, the Forgotten Army Project touring exhibition on display at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is now extended to Tuesday 30 June.

Make sure you come along to the museum and take a look at this stunning artwork which honours the contributions of South Asian servicemen and women in the First and Second World Wars.

The Railway Children – Outdoor Theatre ExperienceAfter the huge success of last year’s Wizard of Oz, we’re thrilled to w...
17/06/2026

The Railway Children – Outdoor Theatre Experience

After the huge success of last year’s Wizard of Oz, we’re thrilled to welcome back Paperback Theatre for another unforgettable family performance.

A delightful new adaptation of The Railway Children, bringing E. Nesbit’s timeless story to life in the beautiful open-air setting of Abbey Pumping Station.

Saturday 22 August, 1pm - 3pm

Kids summer holiday Craft Days at Leicester Guildhall!Check out our summer programme www.leicestermuseums.orgAll events ...
16/06/2026

Kids summer holiday Craft Days at Leicester Guildhall!

Check out our summer programme www.leicestermuseums.org
All events 11am to 3pm, pre book your child's ticket and save £1

Archaeology Fun Day 24th July
Wizard School 30th July
Family Sea Glass Workshop 31st July
Cops n Robbers 6th August
K-pop Summer 13th August
Messy Play & Clay 20th August

Monday's building works have been completed so Leicester Museum & Art Gallery will be back open today from 11am.Speed do...
16/06/2026

Monday's building works have been completed so Leicester Museum & Art Gallery will be back open today from 11am.

Speed down to the museum for exhibitions including Star Wars toys, Windrush, Popping to the Shops: Evington and the story of the museums development - all for free!

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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk
Leicester
LE17EA

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

0116 225 4900

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