Royal Armouries Museum
Home to over 8,000 artefacts that span more than 3,000 years of military history, this free attraction houses the national collection of arms and armour. From Henry VIII's tournament armour to an armoured battle elephant, this fascinating collection aims to educate visitors about the causes and consequences of conflict. There are plenty of interactive displays and live battle re-enactments ensuring that is a great hit with younger visitors too. There's also an outdoor falconry display and jousting and horse shows from April to October.

Armouries Drive
Tel: (0113) 220 1916 or 0870 034 4344.
Website: www.royalarmouries.org

Thackray Museum
This award-winning museum tells the story of the history of medicine through the use of interactive exhibits and displays. Visitors can learn about 19th-century amputation procedures, bedbugs and other common illnesses and ailments from this period by following the lives of eight characters from the Victorian era.

Beckett Street
Tel: (0113) 244 4343.
Website: www.thackraymuseum.org

Leeds Art Gallery
Home to one of the best collections of 20th-century British Art outside London, the Leeds Art Gallery offers art lovers a great mix of works ranging from traditional prints and watercolours to paintings and sculptures. (Please note: The building is undergoing extensive refurbishment and is scheduled to re-open in mid-June 2007).

The Headrow
Tel: (0113) 247 8248.
Website: www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery

Henry Moore Institute
Entered through a doorway in an imposing black granite wall, the Henry Moore Institute is dedicated to sculpture. Exhibits range from classical sculpture through to contemporary works and include pieces by Henry Moore, who was born in the nearby town of Castleford.

74 The Headrow
Tel: (0113) 246 7467.
Website: www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk

Harewood House and Gardens
The spectacular Harewood House is home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, and provides visitors with a great mix of history, art, education and a fascinating ‘Below the Stairs' exhibition. In addition to learning about the history of the house and its various occupants through the years, there is also a great collection of modern art, a planetarium, a children's play area, a bird garden and several nature trails.

Harewood
Tel: (0113) 218 1010.
Website: www.harewood.org