Welcome to Leicestershire’s Museum Collections
From prehistoric tools to fabulous fashion, tiny insects to aircraft, explore some of our museum collections and find out about the work that we do.

Archaeology
Encompassing objects and records relating to thousands of years of human activity

Fashion
Garments, accessories, photographs, fashion plates, catalogues and magazines

Fine Art
Oil paintings, watercolours, prints and drawings of Leicestershire places, people and activities

Home & Family Life
Life at home, now and in the past

Natural Life
Leicestershire's natural history collections

Working Life
Leicestershire's trades and industries
About
Since 1849, we have been collecting and caring for objects reflecting the life, interests and history of Leicestershire's people and places.
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Behind the scenes
Discover how we work with our collections and the many ways our collections are used.
25 October 2023
Charnwood Axe Analysis
4 January 2023
Filming and Research Visit
20 December 2022