Leicestershire · Indoor

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt and Leicester history on New Walk.

Refurbishment affects several galleries, the shop and refreshments. The car park is unavailable. Check the operator’s latest visitor notice. Checked 1 October 2026.

Your day out

Published hours are Monday–Friday 11:00–16:30 and weekends 11:00–17:00. Check the current family activity calendar and open galleries before travelling. Busy periods can use one-out, one-in admission.

Age guidance: All ages

Facilities: Level gallery access and a lift to the first floor. Limited buggy storage by arrangement; £1 coin-operated lockers. Do not rely on the refreshment area during refurbishment.

Location: 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA

Get directions

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What visitors say

★ 4.3/5 · 840 Tripadvisor reviews

Sampled visitors enjoy the dinosaur and Egyptian displays and free admission. A recent family review mentions useful activity sheets but unavailable refreshments. Other feedback is mixed on presentation and staff; older reviews can describe galleries now closed.

Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.

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