Abbey House Museum, Leeds

Abbey House Museum

📍 Leeds, United Kingdom

Abbey House Museum is an interactive museum housed in the gatehouse of the ruined 12th-century Kirkstall Abbey, located 3 miles north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. Operated by Leeds City Council as part of the Leeds Museums & Galleries group, it features recreation of authentic Victorian streets for a glimpse into 19th-century life.

About Abbey House Museum

An interactive museum located in the gatehouse of the ruined 12th-century Kirkstall Abbey.

To showcase 19th-century life through authentic Victorian street recreations.

Situated on Abbey Walk, 3 miles north-west of Leeds city centre on the A65 road in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Family friendly, having been short-listed for the Guardian 'Kids in Museum Family Friendly Award' in 2011.

Characteristics

Interactive
Lively
Fee required

Important Features

Grade II* listed building
Housed in the gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey
Operated by Leeds City Council
Part of the Leeds Museums & Galleries group

Interesting Facts

Short-listed for the Guardian 'Kids in Museum Family Friendly Award' in 2011

Useful Information

Postcode: LS5 3EH
Website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/abbey-house-museum/
Opening hours: Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays.