Leicester Museums and Galleries host collections of the finest objects of local, national and international importance.
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a world of discovery with collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world. One of the first publicly accessible museums in the country, it has been Free For All since 1849. General entry is free to all visitors.
Abbey Pumping Station
Walk into the impressive Abbey Pumping Station and enter a world of industry and technology. General entry is free except on event days.
Belgrave Hall
Belgrave Hall, a stunning Grade II listed property, is set within two acres of beautiful gardens, in Belgrave Village. General entry is free except on event days.
Jewry Wall Museum
Jewry Wall Museum is currently closed for a major refurbishment project.
Leicester Guildhall
Step away from the bustle of Leicester’s busy shopping streets and travel back 600 years into Leicester Guildhall, one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country. Opposite the King Richard III Visitor Centre and next to Leicester Cathedral. General entry is free to all.
Newarke Houses Museum and Gardens
Two of Leicester’s most interesting historic houses, now form the Newarke Houses social history and regimental museum. Entry is free except on event days.
National Space Centre
The National Space Centre has interactive galleries and hands on science, where you can discover the past, present, and future of space exploration, next door to Abbey Pumping Station. Booking in advance is recommended.