Don't miss Amazing Anatomy at Thackray Museum this February half-term
The body is an amazing collection of parts that work together to keep us fit and healthy. But how does the body fit together? Does everyone’s body fit together in the same way? What happens when a part of our body stops working?
Designed for children and their curious grown-ups, head to Thackray Museum this February half term for a packed programme of hands-on activities that reveal the inner workings of the human body.
Amazing Anatomy runs until the 20th of February 2026 and is included in your standard entry tickets so get your tickets today and don't miss out. Also running daily at the museum this half-term:
- Thackray Science Live: Funny Bones - Hear all about our brilliant bones, magnificent muscles, and remarkable replacement parts from the in-house gang of experimenters, the Thackray Boffins.
- Craft: Scratch That - Hip bones, hearts, skulls, stomachs, teeth, and toes – use our anatomical stencils and scratch art sheets to reveal what’s going on beneath!
- Family Trail: How We Fit Together - Can you match each body part to its right place? Complete the trail around the galleries and discover how our body parts fit together.
- Under-5s Explorer Bag - Go on a sensory journey and find the crochet organs hidden across the museum. Expect to find woolly eyes, brains, tummies and intestines – and link them to the objects in your bag!
Travel through time in the world of medicine
Located beside St James's Hospital in Leeds, the Thackray Museum of Medicine invites you to explore the gritty, gripping, and groundbreaking history of healthcare. From Victorian surgery to modern medical marvels, the award-winning museum brings the story of medicine to life through immersive galleries and hands-on exhibits.
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Duration: Recommended visit time is 2+ hours
- Location: Thackray Museum of Medicine, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN
- Tickets include: Access to all permanent galleries, Victorian Leeds street, operating theatre, and medical innovation zones
What's On at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds?
Discover the world of diagnosis as you explore the UK's largest independent medical museum:
- Victorian Disease Street: Wander through a recreated 19th-century street and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the era
- Operating Theatre: Watch a reenactment of surgery before anaesthesia and antiseptics - gruesome, gripping, and unforgettable
- Medical Innovations Gallery: Discover the breakthroughs that changed the world, from vaccines to prosthetics
- Galleries all about medical innovation: Discover the breakthroughs that changed the world, from vaccines to prosthetics, to changing attitudes towards mental health
- Sparks! Play Area: A sensory-rich space for under-5s (child places bookable for £3.50, adults go free)
- Temporary Exhibitions: From “Private Parts” to “Poo, Glorious Poo,” there’s always something new to explore
- Food and Drink: Feeling peckish? Refuel at the onsite café serving locally-sourced pastries, savoury bites and barista-served coffee from North Star Coffee Roasters. NHS staff can also enjoy a 10% discount on all food and drink.
Get ready to uncover the story of medicine - from the past that shaped us to the innovations that define our future. Book Thackray Museum of Medicine tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS!