Museums · East Midlands
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
In or near Leicester.
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery — Museum in Leicester, 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
- Leicester · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is located at postcode LE1 7EA and is accessible via Leicester railway station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a museum in the United Kingdom. Part of Leicester Museums and Galleries. Address: LE1 7EA. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum in Leicester, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6292°, -1.1278°.
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Official information
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery features a diverse range of collections and displays that explore both the natural and cultural worlds. Visitors can enjoy exhibits on Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, and local history, as well as a variety of temporary exhibitions and activities for families.
From the Wikipedia article
The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery (until 2020, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery) is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local. The original building was designed by Joseph Hansom, designer of the hansom cab. It has been expanded several times, most recently in 2011.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6292, -1.1278
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- 0116 454 4554
- Established
- 1849
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday: 11am - 4.30pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 5pm; Bank holidays: 11am - 4.30pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q7012302 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leicester Museum & Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: New Walk Museum main entrance.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Museum & Art Gallery?
- Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 7EA), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Leicester Museum & Art Gallery?
- Leicester Museum & Art Gallery — Museum in Leicester, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leicester Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 7EA.
- When was Leicester Museum & Art Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1849.
- Who owns Leicester Museum & Art Gallery?
- Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is owned by Leicester City Council.
- Is Leicester Museum & Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leicester Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 7EA.