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Best Sights & Activities -(Museums)
Armley Mills Museum
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
Canal Rd
Leeds UK LS12 2QF
113-263-7861
Description:
Formerly the largest woolen mill in the world, this facility presently serves as an award-winning museum devoted to the city's industrial history. Fascinating 18th and 19th century artifacts relate the development of fashion, fabrics, transportation, and cinematography. #13;#10;#13;#10;

Bradford Industrial Museum and Horse at Work
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
Moorside Rd
Bradford UK BD2 3HP
1274-631-756
Description:
This remarkable museum, which is housed in a turn-of-the-century spinning mill, commemorates the area's long industrial history, particularly its involvement with wool, machinery, steam engines, and horses. Outside, the Mill Yard bustles with horse rides, activities, and labor exhibits that recall a bygone era. Nearby Moorside House is the home of the first mill-owner, John Moore, and remains adorned with period furnishings.

Colour Museum
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
82 Gratton Rd
Bradford UK BD1 2JB
1274-390-955
Description:
Named "Best Museum of Industrial or Social History" in 1988, this world-class facility spotlights technological advancements in the field of coloration. Sights include interactive displays, special exhibits, children's workshops, archival material, and a textiles gallery.

Leeds City Art Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
The Headrow
Leeds UK LS1 3AA
113-247-8248
Description:
Established in 1888, much of this important collection dates back to 1820. The 20th century is also well-represented and, with the exception of London, it is considered the best of its kind in the country. Additional exhibits feature works of French post-impressionism, the Victorian period, and contemporary art. Also on hand is the Craft Shop and Design Gallery, which feature applied art, ceramics, jewelry, and limited editions.

Leeds Museum Resource Center
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
Moorfield Rd
Leeds UK LS19 7BN
113-214-6526
Description:
This museum is famous for the Egyptian mummy that has resided in Leeds for nearly two centuries. Fascinating exhibits devoted to Greco-Roman and Egyptian culture, geology, natural history, and archeology are available for the public to enjoy. Numerous interactive and multimedia displays are also a part of the collection. Entrance by appointment only. Guided tours available.