Museums

Leicester and Leicestershire's rich history is reflected in our fantastic range of Museums. 


From the natural and cultural world to preserved buildings, ancient architecture, industrial heritage, local crafts, science and technology our museums feature a whole host of interesting artifacts, art, cultural exhibitions, facts and interactive displays. They are a great way to learn something new and be inspired by what you discover. 

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester’s original museum on the historic New Walk, has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world.

A display of spacesuits at the Space Centre

National Space Centre

The award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience for the whole family.

Newarke Houses Museum sign

Newarke Houses

Two of Leicester’s most interesting historic houses, now form the Newarke Houses social history and regimental museum

The exterior of the timber framed Guildhall

Leicester Guildhall

From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama.

The throne inside the King Richard III Visitor Centre

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester. The Perfect Family Friendly Attraction

A man in flat cap in front of the Pumping Station Beam Engines

Abbey Pumping Station

Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny.

The Gardens and Belgrave Hall

Belgrave Hall

Belgrave Hall is a historic house, providing an oasis of peace and quiet in a busy city.

Jewry Wall Museum

Step back in time and uncover the secrets of Roman Leicester at Jewry Wall: A Real Roman Experience, opening Saturday 26 July.

Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum

Visit the spectacular 46-metre-high Carillon Tower in Queen’s Park, Loughborough celebrated its centenary in 2023. The tower is a memorial built to remember local men who lost…

Moira Furnace

Moira – the place to have a blast

The front of the 1620s House

1620s House & Garden

A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment

Wigston Framework Knitters Museum

When the last master hosier, Edgar Carter died in 1951 his workshop, built in 1891 was locked leaving a unique record of his working life

two men looking at a bike in a museum

Triumph Factory Visitor Experience

From Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando to David Beckham and George Clooney, the Triumph motorcycle is the last word in Hollywood cool.

Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

Made in Loughborough, heard all over the world

Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor museum

Stonehurst family farm offers a super family friendly farm park experience at Mountsorrel, near Leicester and Loughborough.

Flags at the Bosworth Battlefield site

Bosworth Battlefield

The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history.

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