Leeds Discovery Centre

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Leeds Discovery Centre

Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB
  • Thursday11:00am - 3:00pm

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Leeds Discovery Centre
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Explore a state-of-the-art museum storage facility, storing and protecting over one million fascinating objects. From elephant skulls to a medieval log boat, mummy bandages and meteorites, the Leeds Discovery Centre offers a unique opportunity for hands-on exploration into the natural world, human history and ingenuity.

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From £15.00

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