Leeds Discovery Centre, Museum storage facility in Leeds, United Kingdom
The Leeds Discovery Centre maintains a collection of over 1.3 million objects, including natural history specimens, archaeological findings, and scientific artifacts.
The Leeds Discovery Centre opened its doors in 2007 as part of Leeds Museums and Galleries to provide a dedicated space for collection preservation.
The center arranges specialized object handling sessions for students, researchers, and community groups to connect with historical and scientific collections.
Located on Carlisle Road with free parking, the facility requires advance appointments for visits and can be reached at 0113 378 2100.
Within the climate-controlled storage areas, visitors can examine items ranging from elephant skulls to medieval log boats and mummy bandages.
Location: Leeds
Inception: 2007
Part of: Leeds Museums & Galleries
Opening Hours: "by appointment only"
Website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/leeds-discovery-centre
GPS coordinates: 53.78893,-1.53084
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:38
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