Do you want to learn about the sounds of Leeds? Or maybe you fancy taking part in a film festival from your living room? Here’s some of what’s on this week:
Pay a virtual visit to Abbey House Museum’s Sounds of Our City exhibition, which explores some of the fascinating musical stories of Leeds from the past 200 years. The virtual exhibition tells the story of how the different musical styles and places of Leeds interact and shows instruments and sound equipment made in Leeds. You can relive some of the city’s most iconic performances through the memorabilia featured. The virtual exhibition can be found here:
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/virtual-visit/sounds-of-our-city-online-exhibition
Join Leeds City Museum online this Easter for activities to use up some recyclable materials in your home. There is a live crafts event on Tuesday, Sensory Storytime on Wednesday and have a go at the activity ideas they’re sharing on social media on Thursday and Saturday. The family craft even can be found here:
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/events/leeds-city-museum/online-easter
Making Japan is an online exhibition at Lotherton Hall which looks at the relationship between tradition and innovation in Japan. It also explores the relationship the Gascoigne family of Lotherton had with Japan,
showcasing some of the beautiful items they collected while living there. It can be found here:
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/virtual-visit/making-japan-online-exhibition/
You can be part of the 22nd Leeds Young Film Festival from your living room. It has premieres of the very best in family film from around the world available for the first time in the comfort of your own home for you to watch when you want. The event is live and running until April 30 so get involved fast! Films can be found here:
https://www.leedsfilm.com/film-festivals/leeds-young-film-festival/