Leeds City Museum, located in Millennium Square, is the city’s main museum and a window into both local heritage and global history. Housed in a grand 19th-century building, it explores everything from ancient Egypt to natural history, from Leeds’ own story to the wonders of the wider world.
On our visit, you’ll encounter Nesyamun, the ancient Egyptian mummy who has been in Leeds since the 1820s, discover extinct animals like the dodo, and explore the Leeds Tiger in the Life on Earth gallery. The museum also celebrates the history of Leeds itself, tracing the people, industries, and cultures that shaped the city we live in today.
0:00 – Meet at The University of Law’s common room for a welcome and safety briefing by Activity Leaders.
0:05 – Depart The University of Law and walk to Leeds City Museum.
0:20 – Arrive at Leeds City Museum. Group gathers outside the entrance for an introduction by Activity Leaders. Distribute self-led quiz and trail sheets.
0:30 – Students explore the museum in small groups, completing the quiz as they move through the galleries.
1:30 – Regroup at the entrance, collect quiz sheets.
1:35 – Prepare for departure; gather belongings.
1:40 – Walk back to The University of Law.
1:50 – Arrive back at The University of Law.
Follow the story of Leeds from a small market town to a thriving industrial city. Students will find answers about industries, communities, and famous inventions here.
Home to Nesyamun the Mummy and other archaeological finds. A great spot for quiz questions about ancient cultures and everyday life in Egypt.
Packed with natural history displays, from fossils to extinct animals. The Leeds Tiger and the dodo are the highlights!
A collection of objects from across the globe, showing different cultures and traditions. Students can trace how Leeds connects to the wider world.