Leicestershire Museums Guide

The most comprehensive guide to museums in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland! Visiting museums in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland couldn’t be easier. Using the information in the guide you can plan short trips to individual museums or whole days out to take in a group of neighbouring museums.

Most museums offer free entry, are suitable for people with disabilities and have other useful facilities. The symbols against each entry give more information and opening times are included. There’s also a map, which may help if you’re planning a trip and want to visit a number of museums. Don’t forget to use the symbol which will help you plan the length of visit as there’s a wide range of museum sizes and visits can last from less than an hour to a full day out.

Whatever your interest, there’s something for everyone including local history, transport, family history, science and industry to windmills and fashion. More detailed information can be found by contacting the museum directly.

Bosworth Battlefield  |  Charnwood Museum  |  Donington le Heath Manor House  |  Harborough Museum  |  Melton Carnegie Museum  |  Snibston  |  Community Museums

Many museums now offer facilities for adult learning and educational packages for schools in line with the national curriculum. See Learning With Museums or contact the museum directly for more information.

To download the Museums Guide as a PDF please use the links below. Both sections of the leaflet are large files and will take some time to download - particularly if you are using a dial-up connection. Alternatively ask us to send you a copy by phoning County Hall Library on 0116 305 6988 or e-mailing eventsguide@leics.gov.uk

The Museums Guide is also available to download as a Large Print Version (PDF)

The Guide is also available in Libraries, Museums and most local Tourist Information Centres. If you would like to offer the Museums Guide from your community venue, please order your copies using the online Museums Guide Request Form.

Tell us what you think about the Museums Guide: Museums Guide Feedback Form,

We have a number of deals, discounts and special offers available throughout the year!

See Museum Offers & Discounts for more details.

Don’t miss out! It’s the most comprehensive free guide to events happening across Leicestershire. The Leicestershire Events Guide contains 100’s of events, most of which are free. The guide can be picked up from any County Council library or museum. Alternatively to receive regular copies directly, you can complete the online Events Guide Request Form or email eventsguide@leics.gov.uk.

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