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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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