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Thackray Medical Museum

Beckett Street, LS9 7LN, England
44-113-244-4343
Ranked #7 of 76 attractions in Leeds
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Speciality Museums
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I recently went to the Thackray for their fright night at the museum. i have got to say I wasn't expecting much i was very surprised and impressed! The 19th century building is extremely atmospheric and lends itself well for ghost tours in particular, the staff were excellent and the exhibitions including the Leeds streets were really well presented and... More

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Leeds, UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Great visit on a rainy day. Took about 2-3 hours and was very thought provoking and interesting. More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

what an excellent, informative museum this is. the displays of old leeds in victorian times complete with sounds, and smells!! really brings home just how desease spread due to the squallor. it goes on then to explain how deseases were combatted as knowledge grew. lots of gruesome looking medical equipment on display too. very good value as your entry fee... More

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Leeds
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

It's great for children, although it is over rated. There's not that much to do for adults. More

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

My fiance and I decided to visit the museum afew weeks ago (havent got round to reviewing it until now) we decided to go as we wanted to go somewhere different and it seemed a good place to go. Needless to say, I regret it and would never go back. For starters it was £7 each which is a total... More

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Mirfield, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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This is a first class museum with much more variety than expected. It has a historical walk through depicting Leeds in the 19th Century and shows a social history as well as a medical history. The reception staff were particularly welcoming which was refreshing. They recommend 2-2.5 hours and we spent almost 4 hours there. We also tried the Onsite... More

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Co Donegal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I was very pleased with the displays etc. Very informative. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Great museum, a bit gory in bits but very informative, it's amazing how some of our everyday medical equipment came to be. More

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Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A well hidden gem of a place, hasnt been updated since I was first there 15 years ago but doesn't need it. Anyone with even a passing interest in medicine or public health will find this engaging and kids love the gory bits. More

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leeds
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Easy to find, Very good value for money.. Can also return for free at a later date. Brilliant and interesting for both kids and adults. The cafe was lovely, real value, you dont get ripped off like some places. Will return . More

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