Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Discovery Centre
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Leeds Discovery Centre — museum storehouse in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Leeds Discovery Centre is located at postcode LS10 1LB and is accessible via Leeds railway station, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Leeds Discovery Centre is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2007. Managed by Leeds Museums & Galleries. Part of Leeds Museums & Galleries. Wikidata describes it as: "museum storehouse in Leeds, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.7889°, -1.5308°.
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Summary from the official site
Leeds Discovery Centre is a collection store that houses over 1 million objects, offering pre-booked tours and workshops for visitors. It provides opportunities for researchers and students to consult collections and participate in object handling sessions.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Leeds Discovery Centre is the purpose-built display storage facility built for Leeds Museums & Galleries in 2007. It was funded by Leeds City Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The facility stores over one million objects in climate-controlled conditions and hosts regular tours. Collections stored here include: natural science specimens, social history (including historic board games), textiles, world cultures and archaeology (including Anglo-Saxon sculpture). Objects from different collections areas are displayed alongside each other to maximize visual impact. In 2018, the learning team was awarded The Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Learning. The Discovery Centre runs events including art classes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7889, -1.5308
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS10 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 1.3 km
- Opening
- "by appointment only"
- Official site
- museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q69789812 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leeds Discovery Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: LDC Outside.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds Discovery Centre?
- Leeds Discovery Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS10 1LB), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Leeds Discovery Centre?
- Leeds Discovery Centre — museum storehouse in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS10 1LB.
- When was Leeds Discovery Centre built?
- Built or established in 2007.
- Who runs Leeds Discovery Centre?
- Leeds Discovery Centre is operated by Leeds Museums & Galleries.
- Is Leeds Discovery Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds Discovery Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS10 1LB.