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Museum Details
Leeds Discovery Centre (formerly Museum Resource Centre)
Clarence Dock
Leeds
Yorkshire
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Natural Sciences
Weapons and War
World Cultures
Facilities
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0113 214 1548
General information (Fax)
:
0113 214 6539
Website
:
www.leeds.gov.uk/Leisure_and_culture/Museums_and_galleries/page.aspx
Open
Mon - Fri 1000-1600
Admission charges
Free admission
Description
Leeds Discovery Centre houses many of the fascinating and diverse collections held by Leeds Museums and Galleries.
Formerly known as the Museum Resource Centre, it moved to a brand-new state-of-the-art building opened in July 2007. Based at Clarence Dock near Leeds city centre, the new Discovery Centre provides improved access to the collections and is a fantastic resource for schools, educational groups and researchers.
Many of the collections currently held at the Discovery Centre will also be on display in a new museum for Leeds which is due to open in 2008. The exciting development of Leeds City Museum is currently taking place in the heart of Leeds on Millennium Square.
Articles
Leeds Discovery Centre Now Open For Tours Of Museum Collections In Storage
Leeds City Heritage Weekend - Egyptian Artefacts Come Home
General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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