Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local. The original building was designed by Joseph Hansom, designer of the hansom cab. It has been expanded several times, most recently in 2011.
Quick facts
- Type
- Culture
- Location
- Leicester City
- Coordinates
- 52.62920, -1.12780
- Official website
- Visit official website
Visitor information
Opening information can change. Check the official website before visiting.
Nearby
Within 500m: 47 cafes, 0 restaurants, 126 businesses, 2 other places , 3 hotels
Within 1000m: 176 cafes, 0 restaurants, 473 businesses, 14 other places , 8 hotels
Within 2000m: 347 cafes, 0 restaurants, 1177 businesses, 25 other places , 13 hotels
Sources
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