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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: Corporation Rd, Leicester LE4 5PX
The city of Leicester had an unprecedented growth spurt in the 1800's, going from a population of 17,000 to a population of 120,000 in just 80 years. The growth led to many problems, including disease and contaminated water. This pumping station, which treated the town's water, was the solution. Now the museum showcases all of the industrial and...
Category: Museums - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: 156-160 St. Nicholas Cir, Leicester LE1 4LB
After viewing Leicester's Roman treasures, including the Roman baths and the Jewry Wall, don't miss this museum, built directly behind them. The museum gathers many additional relics from the Roman years, as well as archeological pieces ranging in date from 300,000 years ago to the Middle Ages. The collection of bronze pieces from the Bronze Age...
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Category: Museums - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
This museum has a broad range of objects, including ceramics and geological displays, as well as European and English paintings and drawings from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The pièce de résistance is the largest dinosaur in Europe, a big hit among kids and adults. Informative, hands-on sections explore natural history, art, artifacts...
Category: Museums - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: The Newarke, Leiester LE2 7BY
The Newarke Houses Museum is actually two historic homes, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House. This local museum of everyday life showcases how residents of the area worked and played from 1485 through the 20th century. Learn about local history, explore regional crafts, and see toys, games and clocks that were used over the years....
