Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour
Sat 15 Aug · 01:00
Thackray Museum of Medicine
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The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds offers a behind-the-scenes tour of its stores on 15 August 2026. Visitors can view historical medical artefacts such as a tobacco enema kit and Napoleonic surgical instruments. Tickets are available via the website.
Where else could you uncover a tobacco enema, a handwritten recipe book from the 1600s or a surgical kit from the Napoleonic Wars? At any given time, only 4% of our collection is on display. With over 81,000 artefacts in our care, Thackray Museum holds one of the UK’s most unique and intriguing collections. Join our dedicated Collections team to go behind the scenes and explore rare objects, books, and archives seldom seen by the public. This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your tour. Approximate tour running time: 1 hour Recommended age: 12+
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Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour is held at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds (LS9 7LN).
Entry to Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour is free.
Tickets for Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour
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The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds offers a behind-the-scenes tour of its stores on 15 August 2026. Visitors can view historical medical artefacts such as a tobacco enema kit and Napoleonic surgical instruments. Tickets are available via the website.
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Where else could you uncover a tobacco enema, a handwritten recipe book from the 1600s or a surgical kit from the Napoleonic Wars? At any given time, only 4% of our collection is on display. With over 81,000 artefacts in our care, Thackray Museum holds one of the UK’s most unique and intriguing collections. Join our dedicated Collections team to go behind the scenes and explore rare objects, books, and archives seldom seen by the public. This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your tour. Approximate tour running time: 1 hour Recommended age: 12+
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour?
Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Where is Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour taking place?
Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour is held at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds (LS9 7LN).
How much are tickets for Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour?
Entry to Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour is free.
How do I get tickets for Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour?
Tickets for Behind the Scenes: Stores Tour can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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