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Address: 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA, Leicestershire How do we get there? Number: (0)116 225 4900
About this activity
For a day of discovery, art, creativity, inspriation, and collections and displays that span the natural & cultural world, look no further than the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery for your next family day out!
Oh, and did we mention that it's free admission too?
Formerly known as the New Walk Museum, the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery offers a great family friendly day out for all ages, where kids can explore galleries that showcase Ancient Egypt, as well as the wilderness of Space, and of course dinosaurs!
Kids can hear stories of Leicester's history, as well as see works from iconic artists such as Picasso, and even appreciate art from Victorian times.
Other hightlights include the Attenborough Collection as well as Leicester's internationally renowned German Expressionism collection! Sounds amazing!
The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery also host a vast number of temporary exhibitions, that feature works from the collections as well as touring exhibitions from national museums.
If THAT wasn't enough, kids can enjoy a host of fun activities from entertaining talks, as well as children’s handling sessions, fun lunchtime concerts, and more!
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How much does it cost?
Adults
Free! They do suggest a £3.00 donation
Children
Free!
Last Updates
2023
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery FAQ’s
A few prams and pushchairs can be stored to the right inside the main museum entrance; this is at visitor's own risk
Stop by the Museum Cafe where you can recharge with a drink, some food and free wifi.
Locker facilities are available for use in the entrance hall, behind the grand staircase. Lockers cost £1 each (coins only).
Visit the gift shop to buy a range of exhibition merchandise and contemporary crafts! Great items to take home!
They engage with a variety of activities including running learning sessions, community outreach, exciting volunteering opportunities plus health and well being programmes. Just give them a call to arrange a field trip!
A few prams and pushchairs can be stored to the right inside the main museum entrance; this is at visitor's own risk
The museum has level access in all galleries, and a lift to access the first floor.
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