Instagram story viewer> @leicestermuseums> Posts

Leicester Museums & Galleries

@leicestermuseums

11.1K

followers

643

following

Leicester Museums & Galleries, free to all since 1849.

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Download All

Come along and explore Leicester Guildhall Alternative Market!

Meet our talented traders and leave with something a little out of the ordinary! https://shorturl.at/JlDXh by @leicestermuseums

8

0

18 hours ago

A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens

Enter the world of Charles Dickens in this ghostly tale for the festive season. Performing 26 different characters Gerald Dickens brings his great great Grandfather’s most famous book to vivid and exciting life.

Early booking advised for this annual #LeicesterGuildhall favourite, performances at 1pm & 7pm on Tuesday 22 December. taken in Leicester Guildhall by @leicestermuseums

4

1

a day ago

Museum Temporary Closure Notice

Please note #LeicesterMuseum will be closed for essential maintenance on Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October 2026.

The museum will reopen on Sunday 18 October, apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. taken in Leicester Museums & Galleries by @leicestermuseums

15

0

a day ago

Date for the diary! Join us for a fun, festive day out for all the family at the Christmas Steam Day at #AbbeyPumpingStation!

Enjoy vintage vehicles and toys from Christmases past, a festive bass band, crafts and so much more!

See the majestic steam powered Gimson Beam Engine in action, originally built in 1891 and expertly restored to working order.

Sunday 29 November, 11.30am - 4pm taken in Abbey Pumping Station by @leicestermuseums

7

0

2 days ago

Our next offering is just 2 weeks away as cellist @joquailcello returns to Leicester to bring her experimental compositions for a very special show at The Leicester Guildhall 🌙🌙

The vibe gets even better as we also have @greet.lds opening things off with their experimental dark folk sound based around the Harmonium 🧙🏻‍♂️

Over a third of tickets are gone for this one, make sure you grab yours from the usual outlets! by @leicestermuseums

3

0

3 days ago

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! 🎨✨

BIG MINI returns on Wednesday 14th October, showcasing the incredible art, voice, and unfiltered expression of Leicester’s young creatives. From miniature masterpieces to huge imagination, this exhibition celebrates the local talent taking up space and shaping our city’s cultural scene.

📍 Where: Soft Touch Arts, The Curve, LCB Depot, Leicester Museum, Phoenix Arts, The Y Theatre, The Tree, Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester Cathedral (all tagged)
📅 When: 14th October 2026 – January 2027

Drop a 🖼️ in the comments if you’re coming along, and keep your eyes on our feed for venue announcements, artist highlights, and sneak peeks! by @leicestermuseums

34

3

3 days ago

Last day to apply - Applications close today at 4pm for the Open Exhibition!

Apply online today to be part of our annual #openexhibition celebrating the creativity and diversity of the #EastMidlands.

Running for over 35 years, The Open offers artists of all backgrounds and abilities the opportunity to submit their work for selection and display at #LeicesterMuseum taken in Leicester Museums & Galleries by @leicestermuseums

62

9

3 days ago

Something wickedly wonderful is coming to Leicester Guildhall! by @leicestermuseums

15

0

4 days ago

Enter the #OpenExhibition for a chance to win a range of prizes kindly donated by our sponsors.

Available for both our Adult and Young People categories, with a range prizes including vouchers for courses and exhibition opportunities.

The Open Exhibition 2026 Prize Sponsors are: @archcreative @arthouseleics @cvaneastmidlands
@demontforthall @lcbdepot @leicesterlofi @leicesterprintworkshop @phoenixleic and @softtoucharts

Deadline for applications by Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 4pm. taken in Leicester Museums & Galleries by @leicestermuseums

62

3

4 days ago

Witches of Leicester

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Witches of Leicester were tortured and executed, but what was the truth?

Join professional mind-reader and historical witchcraft expert @cara_l_hamilton for a night you’ll not forget.

Cara has presented the tale of our local Witchcraft across the UK, Europe and North America.

See practical demonstrations and enthralling performances that will whisk you back to the era when the fear of witchcraft gripped the nation. Witness experiments such as putting pins in clay effigies, the scrying bowl and the black mirror.

See genuine witch bottles and relics from Cara's own dark museum. Discover the shocking acts of necromancers, and explore the beliefs and folklore of the time. If witchcraft intrigues you, don’t miss this event!

Friday 16 October, 7.30pm #LeicesterGuildhall Tickets available on our website, link in comments. taken in Leicester Guildhall by @leicestermuseums

22

2

4 days ago

Walkies through #ADogsLife!

Showcasing work by international artists, designers, illustrators, and photographers who use dogs as muse and subject.

Free exhibition on now until 15 November at #LeicesterMuseum taken in Leicester Museums & Galleries by @leicestermuseums

27

1

5 days ago

Come along and visit Leicester Guildhall Alternative Market.

Lots of unique handmade creations to quirky gifts and alternative finds, there's plenty to discover! by @leicestermuseums

21

0

7 days ago