Leicester Museums & Galleries

#MayTheToysBeWithYou! A family-friendly journey through five decades of #StarWars toy design with over 400 fantastical exhibits! Exhibition now open until 6 September at #LeicesterMuseum. Free admission. leicestermuseums.org/MayTheToysBeWi…

Award-winning author Marcia Hutchinson is at Leicester's Central Library on 4 June. Tickets are £3 for library members/£5 for non-members (but joining the library is quick, free and easy!) Book online, by phone (0116 454 0290) or at Central Library. 📚🙂 ow.ly/B2CR50Z4IJX

🚨 News just in! 🚨 ✈️ Don’t miss a special sight in the skies above the RAF Museum Midlands this Sunday. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota is scheduled to carry out three flypasts over the Museum at approximately 2:55pm on 31 May. 🇬🇧 The aircraft will approach from the south before departing towards the east/north-east on its return to RAF Coningsby. Make sure to look up and catch this legendary aircraft in action! 👀 Image : Sgt Phil Dye, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025

This Sunday join the Graffwerk Street Art Jam in the city. Cycle and family friendly (plus the launch of our new Street Art trail). Loads of fun and a chance to learn some great new skills! #StreetArt #FamilyFriendly #BikeRides #ArtWorkshops #StreetArtTrail

Had a fascinating hour at @leicestermuseum, loving the Star Wars Toys exbn.

Leicester is getting noticed. When Chris Moss from The Guardian visited us, this is what he had to say. You can read his full article at the link below ow.ly/Q7q350Z4lxa #Leicester #TheGuardian #TravelUK #UKCities #HistoricPlaces

🌞Children are invited to bling their wheels at #Leicester's annual celebration of walking and wheeling tomorrow (Weds). Head for Abbey Park from 11am and join Funky Feet & Wacky Wheels at the Oval! More here: ow.ly/FJr750Z3aB6

Teams wanted! Dragon boat racing returns to Leicester Riverside Festival on Sun 7 Jun — and there are still a few team spaces available (teams are 11 people). No experience needed! The event is organised by local prostate cancer charity PROSTAID. Find out more 👉rob@wigston.net

Newarke Houses Museum is open for #halfterm tomorrow (Weds) from 11am. Enjoy the museum and its gardens, while youngsters can take part in Fairies & Bugs - an afternoon of crafts and activities. £4 per child when booked online (adults free). leicestermuseums.org/event-details/…

Leicester Windrush Memories New exhibition opening 12 June - 18 October 2026 at #leicestermuseum is dedicated to the Windrush Generation who responded to the invitation to come and re-build Britain after the Second World War. leicestermuseums.org/LeicesterWindr…

Great opportunity at our friends @BamboozleUK Theatre Company! Recruiting for a Touring & Digital Programme Co-ordinator to join their team in Leicester. #artsjobs bamboozletheatre.co.uk/join-the-team/…

Leicester Riverside Festival! Join our friends at Leicester Festivals on Sat 6 and Sun 7 June for #Leicester’s biggest free arts festival, right in the heart of the city! Bursting with music, food, arts, family fun and vibrant waterside activity. visitleicester.info/riverside-fest…

If you're heading to see the Mandalorian and Grogu this weekend, then why not make it a proper Star Wars experience with the May The Toys Be With You exhibition @leicestermuseum #StarWars #Mandalorian #Grogu #StarWarsExhibition #SciFiFans

Did you know there's a whole second hand bookshop in Leicester's @lcbdepot? Got Enough Books have a whole collection of fantastic art, cookery and cultural books, plus stationery, pens and pads! And the great Grays Kitchen for coffee and snacks! #SecondHandBooks #Books

Open Streets, our popular FREE mini-festival, returns on Sunday 31 May with a street art theme! Join the Graffwerk Street Art Jam, bringing activities out onto the streets in and around Jarvis Street, in the Waterside area of the city. Story here: ow.ly/C8Y950Z2944

Celebrate the new Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film with a visit to our #MayTheToysBeWithYou exhibition! This free exhibition, featuring all your favourite #StarWars characters, both new and old, is open until 6 September. leicestermuseums.org/MayTheToysBeWi…

'The Forgotten Army' a five-figure bronze sculpture honouring both male and female soldiers of multiple faiths from across pre-partition Indian including Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Christian and Gurkha communities who served in the First and Second World Wars. leicestermuseums.org/ForgottenArmyP…

One hundred years ago today (19 May 1926), and after major restoration, #Leicester's medieval Guildhall opened as a museum. Join us for a free guided tour today (Tues) and celebrate its centenary with us! Book here: ow.ly/v1HR50Z0c7Y

On #InternationalMuseumDay travel through time at Leicester’s newly regenerated @JewryWallRoman museum ! youtu.be/65V-6VQ49XQ?si… @visit_leicester @BBCLeicester @DocMediaCentre @bbcemt @leicestermuseum

#Summer is well on the way and we're delighted to launch our guide to everything happening across Leicester and Leicestershire. It's the perfect summary of everything happening from June through to September and we'll update it throughout the season! ow.ly/jakN50Z0YUN

One hundred years ago on Tuesday (19 May), and after major restoration, #Leicester's medieval Guildhall opened as a museum. Join us for a free guided tour and celebrate its centenary with us! Book here: ow.ly/v1HR50Z0c7Y