Leeds City Museum Autumn / Winter 2016/17
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Welcome to Autumn / Winter at Leeds City Museum. Whether it’s enjoying a tour of our latest exhibition In Their Footsteps, watching a film with your Museum Mini or catching up with friends at The Sociable History Club there is always something to enjoy here at Leeds City Museum. Over the October and February half-term holidays we’ve got lots of fun, free activities to keep the kids (and grown-ups) busy including colourful crafts, survival skills and our popular Urban Art workshop.
December marks the beginning of our Makers Festival with a variety of ways to get creative in the lead up to Christmas. Plus, this season sees the return of our second Etsy ‘Made Local’ Christmas market - the perfect opportunity to find handmade, unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list!
We hope that you enjoy your visit to Leeds City Museum.
Exhibitions
In their Footsteps Until 8 Jan
For All Seasons Friday 10 February – 28 August 2017
The First World War was conflict on a massive scale, involving millions of people. It had a lasting impact on the lives and relationships of those involved, both at home and away. Curated by our group of 14-24 year old curators, The Preservative Party, with support from the West Yorkshire Archive service this exhibition uses objects, diaries and letters to explore how the lives of people from Leeds were affected during the First World War.
Whatever the weather, come and explore how the world around us changes with the seasons. From sunny summery days to the cold chill of winter, this exhibition takes a look at how people and animals respond to the challenges of our weather! With lots of hands-on activities there’s plenty for all the family. Don’t forget to check out our exciting programme of events too.
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Displays Courage, Conscience & Creativity Until 4 Dec 2016
Dying Matters 16 December – 30 July
Our latest display in the Leeds Story Gallery focuses on the themes of peace, interfaith work and conscientious objectors and coincides with Leeds City Museum’s First World War commemorations.
As part of the national Dying Matters agenda, this display will explore how people remember those they have lost, prepare for death, and what they believe will happen when they pass.
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Museum Minis
Flutterbabies Toddler Yoga Thurs 8, 15 & 29 Sept and 6 Oct, 10.30am-11.15am
Baby Friendly Curator Talks Thurs 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 19 Jan and 23 Feb, 10.30-11.15am
This autumn we link our toddler activities to the Voices of Asia Gallery with Toddler Yoga. Booking required, please call 0113 37 85001.
Join us for our baby friendly bite size talks with the curators of Leeds Museums and Galleries. Take a skip and a jump through the Leeds Museums' nursery rhyme collections; hear how women's lives changed during the First World War and find out more about the lives of children in prehistoric and Roman Periods as your little one enjoys free movement during the talks with a craft station, toys and books for added entertainment. Drop in event, no need to book.
FREE
FREE Life on Earth Music Workshops with Tiny Tempo Tue 1, 15 & 29 Nov, 10.30am–11.15am (plus extra special Xmas session on Tue 13 Dec)
Museum Minis Movies Wed 2 & 16 Nov and Weds 22 Feb, 10.30am
Back by popular demand; join us at our Tiny Tempo Music Workshop as part of our Museum Minis programme for under 5s. Take inspiration from the animals in the Life on Earth Gallery at the museum, and enjoy a musical workshop with Tiny Tempo. Booking required, please call 0113 37 85001.
Museum Minis Movies are our special film screenings designed for parents, guardians and your museum minis. We show family friendly films linked to the museum and galleries collections. Free movement during the screening and higher light levels with a craft station at the back of the room for added entertainment.
FREE
ÂŁ2 per person (under 1s free)
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Kids Zone October Half Term Word Up! Tues 25 Oct, 11am-3pm
Colourful Festivals Weds 26 – Fri 27 Oct, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Sensory Room Thurs 27 Oct, 11am-2pm
Poetry, performance and word play in association with The Grammar School at Leeds with activities for families of all ages and for young people aged 13+.
Colourful and messy crafts on Wednesday to Friday of October half term to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
A multi-sensory zone designed for children, families and adults who may find a trip to the museum a little overwhelming. Chill out in a dark tent, watch the bubble tube or take a break on comfy cushions.
FREE
FREE
FREE
Make yourself a Merry Little Christmas Sat 3, 10 & 17 Dec, 11am-12.15pm
Pom Pom Christmas Puddings Sat 17 Dec, 11am-3pm
Cardboard Loom Workshop Tue 20 Dec, 11am-1pm
As part of a special Making December, join us every Saturday for Rory's Saturday club with sparkly, festive crafts for all the family.
Get into the spirit of our Makers Festival. Come along and make a cute wool pudding for decoration or a special gift.
Drop-in to this weaving workshop and explore weaving for yourself using different materials and colours as part of our Makers Festival.
FREE
FREE
FREE
Surviving the Seasons Weds 15 - Fri 17 Feb, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Urban Art Fri 17 Feb, 11am – 3pm
Christmas
February half-term Tuesday Theatrics: Seasons Tues 14 Feb, 11am-3pm A special day of craft stations and shows for families sponsored by and run in partnership with The Grammar School at Leeds.
Embrace your inner Bear Grylls (or should that be polar bear grylls?) with crafts to test your survival skills.
Are you 13 and over? If so, head down to Leeds City Museum to add to our amazing Egyptian urban art mural, using graffiti materials and Ancient Egyptian symbols and images.
FREE
FREE
FREE
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don’t miss Hip Hop History Event Sat 12 Nov, 11am–3.30pm Building on the success of the last two year’s events that attracted over 3,000 people each time, join us again in celebrating the cultural phenomenon that is ‘Hip Hop’. The day will include live performances; Hip Hop taster workshops, a baby Hip Hop party, memorabilia stalls and a meeting of the minds live Q&A. FREE
Etsy Made Local Christmas Market Sat 3 & Sun 4 Dec, 11am–4pm Christmas shopping is going to be exciting again this year at Leeds City Museum as more than 30 local creative businesses arrive to host our second Etsy Made Local Christmas Market. Etsy Made Local is a great opportunity to meet local makers in the area and find handmade, unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list, plus a few treats for yourself! FREE
Made in Leeds Sun 11 Dec, 11am-3pm As part of our special Makers Festival month join us at this family event as our Industrial Museums pop in for a day. You will be able to explore the history of making in Leeds, with fun hands on activities. FREE
Adult Talks & Workshops Sociable History Club Fr 3 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 13 Jan & 10 Feb, 10.30am-12pm Our new club for older visitors continues this season with lots of exciting talks. Find out about Austhorpe and its links to famous engineer John Smeaton; discover why preserving the past is so important; and uncover the secrets behind a Yorkshire prison cell and what it reveals about the extraordinary stories of those who refused to fight in the First World War. It does what it says - it’s a bit sociable and a bit about history! FREE Visit leeds.gov.uk/sociablehistory
Images: Courtesy Etsy Made Local
Makers Festival
*All materials and equipment are provided. Booking essential – please call 0113 37 85001 or email city.museum@leeds.gov.uk
Create a Hand Bound Sketchbook Sat 3rd Dec 11am-4pm
Peg Loom Workshop Tue 6 Dec, 10am-1pm & 1.30-4.30pm
Christmas Bunting Sat 10 Dec, 11.30am-1.30pm & 2.30-4.30pm
Led by Timid Elk, learn the founding principles of bookbinding and get a chance to handle and use industry standard tools and materials to create a completely unique Coptic stitched sketchbook.
Enjoy this great introduction to peg loom weaving for beginners. Learn how to set up your peg loom; before practically exploring colour and texture whilst weaving and creating your own small piece of work to take home.
Brighten up your home & bring Christmas cheer with festive 'Merry Christmas' bunting workshop as part of our Makers Festival. Involves appliqué so a little sewing experience would be useful but not essential.
£20*
£10*
£15*
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Information
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tue-Fri: 10am – 5pm Sat and Sun: 11am – 5pm (Closed: 24- 26 Dec 2016 and 1-2 Jan 2017) Price: FREE ENTRY How To Find Us Leeds City Museum is located in the city centre, on Millennium Square.
Contact Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH Tel: 0113 37 85001 Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk Accessibility The entire museum is accessible. For more information before your visit, or if you would like this leaflet in larger print please contact us.
By Public Transport: A 10 minute walk from Leeds railway station and a 15 minute walk from the city centre bus station.
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