Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

If you’re looking for a family day out in Leicester, or you’re just interested in history, culture or art, we’ve got the perfect day out for your stack! The Leicester Museum and Art Gallery has is full of fantastic exhibitions of every kind, from ancient history, the natural world to Victorian art – just waiting to be discovered!

You’ll be able to make a full-day out of your visit, with a vast array of exhibitions to dig into, featuring artefacts and works touring from national museums. Explore the lost world of the towering dinosaurs – see stunning fossils, minerals and animal skeletons showing what Jurassic life may have been like in Great Britain millions of years ago! Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt with the most impressive collection of Egyptian artefacts in the midlands, including mummified remains and fragments. You can even admire 19th century art works in the Victorian Art gallery, or the internationally renowned German Expression gallery. Finish off your visit with a visit to the gift shop, or stop at the museum cafe to recharge with a delicious selection of drinks and snacks. All of this and more waits for you at the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery!

• Admission is free!
• Detailed directions can be found here
• The car park is currently closed.