Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Municipal museum in Leicester, England.
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery presents collections of dinosaurs, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and German Expressionist art across multiple exhibition spaces.
The museum opened its doors in 1849 on New Walk, establishing itself as Leicester's first public museum and continuing to serve the community for over 170 years.
The first floor galleries maintain an extensive collection of German Expressionism artwork alongside permanent exhibits dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 11:00 to 16:30 and extends hours until 17:00 during weekends, with free admission for all.
The dedicated gallery for children under five years old provides specialized learning experiences through interactive displays and hands-on activities.
Location: Leicester
Address: Museum & Art Gallery, 53 NEW WALK, Leicester LE1 7EA LE1 7EA LE1 7EA
Opening Hours: Montag-Freitag 11:00-16:30; Samstag,Sonntag 11:00-17:00
Phone: 01162254900
Website: https://leicestermuseums.org/leicester-museum-art-gallery
GPS coordinates: 52.62920,-1.12780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:47
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