Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thackray Museum of Medicine
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Thackray Museum of Medicine — a other in england-yorkshire, 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 · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thackray Museum of Medicine is a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds is the UK's largest independent medical museum. It features engaging galleries that explore the history of medicine, from Victorian Leeds to modern advancements in healthcare.
Place summary
Thackray Museum of Medicine is located in Yorkshire. This museum focuses on the history of medicine and healthcare, showcasing a range of exhibits that highlight medical practices and innovations. It aims to educate visitors on the evolution of medicine through various historical periods.
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Background
History
The building is a Grade II listed building, the former Leeds Union Workhouse, which opened in 1861 (foundation stone laid 1858) to accommodate 784 paupers. By the end of the 19th century, the buildings had become largely used for medical care of the poor, rather than workhouse and training. During the First World War it was called the East Leeds War Hospital, caring for armed services personnel. The building was later known as the Ashley Wing, which was part of the hospital until the 1990s when the old Leeds Union Workhouse building was considered unfit for modern medicine. As a listed building, it could not be demolished and Parliament gave permission for it to house the Thackray Medical…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.8081, -1.5183
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS9 7LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds East
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed Tuesdays
- Official site
- www.thackraymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Thackray Museum of Medicine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thackray Museum of Medicine?
- Thackray Museum of Medicine is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS9 7LP), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Thackray Museum of Medicine?
- Thackray Museum of Medicine — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thackray Museum of Medicine?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS9 7LP.
- When was Thackray Museum of Medicine built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- How do I get to Thackray Museum of Medicine?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS9 7LP.