Learn the story behind our whale skeleton, heading for Leeds City Museum, and what we can learn from the bones.
Intervening in the Woodwork Exhibition
Artist Alana Jelinek writes about the artistic, community intervention into our Woodwork exhibition.
Do Your:bit in Leeds
Find out about our coding workshops for young people, as part of the BBC’s digital making challenge.
Samurai Swords at Leeds Discovery Centre
Discover the fascinating history behind the Samurai Swords in our collection.
Creating a Sustainable Exhibition
Discover how we kept sustainability at the forefront of our Beavers to Weavers exhibition.
Armistice & After: a creative commemoration programme in Leeds
Read about the success of our Armistice & After programme, which involved local communities and volunteers.
The Origins of the Gascoigne Family
Delve into the stories and myths surrounding medieval residents of Lotherton, the Gascoigne family.
Bringing WW1 Photographs to Life in 3D
Find out how we’ve created 3D videos from wartime stereoscope cards, and see them on display.
Irene Manton and Ida Roper
Irene Manton and Ida Roper were two brilliant women botanists collecting plants in two very different ways.
Gentleman Jack and 19th Century Sleeves
Vanessa Jones gives context to the costumes featured in the new BBC One drama, Gentleman Jack.
Record Shops in Leeds
Discover the impressive history of record shops throughout Leeds.
Leeds Festival and its Posh Predecessor
Ahead of the upcoming Music exhibition in 2020, Ellie Parmenter has uncovered an early predecessor to the Leeds Festival we know today.


