Abbey House Museum, Local authority museum in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Abbey House Museum contains recreated Victorian-era streets with period shops, residences, and detailed historical displays showing daily life from the 19th century.
The museum occupies a former gatehouse structure connected to Kirkstall Abbey, featuring Grade II listed architectural elements dating back several centuries.
The museum presents changing exhibitions in its Childhood and Community Galleries, examining social developments and local traditions through artifacts and documents.
Located near Kirkstall Abbey, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00, with free parking available.
The Stephen Harding Gate section reproduces a complete Victorian street environment where visitors walk through authentic period shops and businesses.
Location: Leeds
Operator: Leeds City Council
Address: Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH LS5 3EH
Opening Hours: Lunedì off; Martedì-Venerdì,Domenica 10:00-17:00; Sabato 12:00-17:00
Phone: 01133784079
Website: https://leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/abbeyhouse
GPS coordinates: 53.82226,-1.60708
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:42
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