Leeds City Museum
The Leeds Tiger, an Egyptian mummy and the story of the city, free, in a converted institute.
A compact, family-friendly museum with a life gallery of animals, an ancient worlds gallery with the mummy Nesyamun, and the story of Leeds from Roman times to the present. Free and central, with Millennium Square outside for the ice rink in winter. A comfortable two hours.
When it works
Indoors, so the weather does not matter. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for kids and step-free visits.
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