Upcoming Events
Medicine and History Lecture
6th February 201010am -12.30pm
The History of Surgery for Obesity. A bigger problem than ever? Stephen Pollard, Consultant Surgeon, Leeds
The making of Mr. Gray's Anatomy. The best known of all medical books? Dr Ruth Richardson, Author, Society of Apothecaries Lecturer in the History of Medicine.
The lectures are suitable for those with little or no knowledge of the subject
£12 (£10 concessions) with 10% discount for Friends of the Thackray Museum - Call 0113 244 4343!
Pre-booking is essential - Book your place now!
Awesome Organs
16th February 2010Half term activities. Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th February.
What do all the different organs in your body do? Find out and help us make an organ-inspired collage for display in one of our education rooms.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
Awesome Organs
13th February 2010Half term activities. Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February.
What do all the different organs in your body do? Find out and help us make an organ-inspired collage for display in one of our education rooms.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission charge.
March 2010Expand
Medicine and History Lecture
6th March 201010am - 12.30pm
Rationing and its effects on health. Might there be benefits? Dr Alison Lennox, Head of Population Nutrition Reseach, MRC Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge.
Bogus Doctors and Medical Imposters. (rescheduled from last year) Dr david Pring, Consultant Obstetrician, York Hospital.
Suitable for those with little or no knowledge of the subject
£12 (£10 concessions) with 10% discount for Friends of the Thackray Museum - Call 0113 244 4343!
Pre-booking is essential - Book your place now!
'MAN' New Exhibit
6th March 2010Saturday 6th March until 31st July
A sculpture by Leeds based artist Paul Digby who produces work which explores issues of mental health. This life size sculpture is his latest peice on display for the first time.
Murder Mystery Evening at the Thackray Museum
11th March 2010Who killed Mary Bateman the Yorkshire Witch?
Crazy Town Events invites you to the Thackray Museum for an evening of suspense and drama as we follow clues to solve the murder of Mary Bateman.
Performances carried out by the "Until Thursday Drama Company".
We hope you are ready for an exciting, action packed evening as the night could be real murder...
Thursday 11th March 2010, 7 - 10pm.
Ticket Price: £15 Full price, £12 Concession(includes nibbles and beverages)
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 0113 244 4343.
Science cafe at the Thackray Museum
16th March 2010Tuesday 16th March 2010, 6-8pm.
Quantity or Quality of Life?
Funding and research dilemmas for an ageing population
The S Factor: Join us for an evening of stimulating science debate. Dr Rachel Airley senior lecturer in Phamacology at the University of Huddersfield, and Dr Ruth Brooke, lecturer in Audiology at the University of Leeds will introduce two controversial health topics:
- A Cure for Cancer? Are we any closer?
- Hearing and Balance: can age-related diseases compete for funding against life threatening illness?
Questions, debate and discussion are actively welcomed! No previous experience of science necessary. The evening is free, and refreshments will be provided, but booking is essential. Please contact louisebrown@thackraymuseum.org or telephone 0113 244 4343
The talk will be BSL interpreted. If you require any other hearing support, please ring for details.
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Easter Family Events
3rd April 2010Eggs, Guts and Goo Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April.
What happens to your Easter egg once you have eaten it? Is chocolate really bad for you?
Take part in our fun activities about eating and digestion and find out more about your food.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
Easter Family Events
6th April 2010Eggs, Guts and Goo Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th April.
What happens to your Easter egg once you have eaten it? Is chocolate really bad for you?
Take part in our fun activities about eating and digestion and find out more about your food.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
Easter Family Events
10th April 2010Eggs, Guts and Goo. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April.
What really happens to your Easter egg once you have eaten it? Is chocolate really bad for you?
Take part in our fun activities about eating and digestion and find out more about your food.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
Easter Family Events
13th April 2010Eggs, Guts and Goo. Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th April.
What really happens to your easter egg once you have eaten it? Is chocolate really bad for you?
Take part in our fun activities about eating and digestion and find out more about your food.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual activity.
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Hairy Scary
29th May 2010Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May.
The science of hair is not all about glossy locks! Come and make some hair inspired art and find out more about the stuff that grows out of our bodies.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
June 2010Expand
Hairy Scary
1st June 2010Tuesday 1st and Thursday 3rd June.
The science of hair is not all glossy locks! Come and make some hair inspired art and find out more about the stuff that grows out of our bodies.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
'999' Emergency Day
26th June 2010Vintage Ambulance Event. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June.
Find out how the emergency services have dealt with accidents and crises in the past and present. This is your chance to see the pride and joy of the Ambulance Conservation Group, the Austin K2 from the classic film 'Ice Cold in Alex'. Military field hospital, special effects wound make-up from film and TV, museum trail and family fun all weekend.
Usual admission applies - 10 - 4pm
New Exhibition until 2nd January 2011
26th June 2010Hair Splitting Images - How William Astbury's X-Ray vision changed the world.
William Astbury's x-ray photographs of wet wool were truly amazing: they led to our modern-day understanding of living things. new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's are possible because of his pioneering work.
Our exciting exhibition pays tribute to this Leeds based scientist whose observations led to the discovery of the double-helix, the structure of DNA.
Bringing archival material and personal records together for the very first time, the exhibition portrays the life and work of Professor William Astbury.
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Summer Science Club
27th July 2010Every Tuesday - 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th of August.
Did you know the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury who lived in Leeds?
Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
Booking Required
Fearsome Florence
28th July 2010Summer holiday activities - Wednesday 28th July and 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th of August.
Florence Nightingale passed away one hundred years ago. come and find out how this remarkable woman changed the history of medicine and war.
Enjoy a range of activities - there might even be something to take home at the end of the day.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm.Free with usual admission.
Summer Science Club
29th July 2010Every Thursday - 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of August.
Did you know that the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury, who lived in Leeds?
Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
Booking required
August 2010Expand
Summer Science Club
27th July 2010Every Tuesday - 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th of August.
Did you know the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury who lived in Leeds?
Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
Booking Required
Fearsome Florence
28th July 2010Summer holiday activities - Wednesday 28th July and 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th of August.
Florence Nightingale passed away one hundred years ago. come and find out how this remarkable woman changed the history of medicine and war.
Enjoy a range of activities - there might even be something to take home at the end of the day.
Activity runs between 12 and 4pm.Free with usual admission.
Summer Science Club
29th July 2010Every Thursday - 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of August.
Did you know that the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury, who lived in Leeds?
Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
Booking required
Teddy Bear Festival
12th August 2010Thursday 12th and Friday 13th August.
Fabulous furry family fun a whole weekend of crafts, competitions, a teddy bear hospital and personal appearances from non other than Paddington Bear himself, official mascot of our event partners Action Medical Research. Join 'Make a wish's' fairy Wanda and Pixie Sticks for a very special teddy adventure in the Enchanted Forest.
Usual admission applies. Free admission to children under 16 years who bring along their bear.
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Twitchy Witchy
23rd October 2010Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th October.
Come and do some halloween witch activities based around the Yorkshire Witch, Mary Bateman.
Activities run between 12 and 4pm. Free with usual admission.
December 2010Expand
New Exhibition until 2nd January 2011
26th June 2010Hair Splitting Images - How William Astbury's X-Ray vision changed the world.
William Astbury's x-ray photographs of wet wool were truly amazing: they led to our modern-day understanding of living things. new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's are possible because of his pioneering work.
Our exciting exhibition pays tribute to this Leeds based scientist whose observations led to the discovery of the double-helix, the structure of DNA.
Bringing archival material and personal records together for the very first time, the exhibition portrays the life and work of Professor William Astbury.
