The new Leeds City Museum

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Thu 16 Oct, 2008 6:57 pm

Had a proper look around the museum now and it really is a great place - well worth a visit whatever your age. Take your own butties to eat on the steps, or get lunch at Wetherspoons though as the cafe is a tad expensive.A few things struck me as a bit odd though.The signs show mens, womens and disabled toilet facilities on the ground and the top floors - but there are only disabled toilets on the top floor when you get there.And I don't like how the museum is publicised as free, but then has additional areas (targeted specifically at kids) at a considerable extra cost once you get inside.Thats the serious point, the other two are a bit tongue in cheek - has anyone else noticed the "make your own mosaic" display has a very obvious swastika right in the middle of it? If you don't believe me, have a look next time you're there.And in the section about Leeds through the ages, there are a selection of wigs to try on to show fashions at the time. Has the curator not heard of the ongoing nit infestations in schools across the city...?

Post by **chameleon** » Thu 16 Oct, 2008 7:13 pm

'And I don't like how the museum is publicised as free, but then has additional areas (targeted specifically at kids) at a considerable extra cost once you get inside.'I wonder how this is explained (I'm sure there will be one!) at a time when the initiative Nationally is to open up such places to free entry.I can well imagine that some well-meaning parents looking for a different day out with their children could be disapointed to find themselves in a difficult position if they really need to avoid additional expense - it can be difficult and a let down to have to say 'no' to such things.

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 16 Oct, 2008 11:35 pm

chameleon wrote: 'And I don't like how the museum is publicised as free, but then has additional areas (targeted specifically at kids) at a considerable extra cost once you get inside.'I wonder how this is explained (I'm sure there will be one!) at a time when the initiative Nationally is to open up such places to free entry.I can well imagine that some well-meaning parents looking for a different day out with their children could be disapointed to find themselves in a difficult position if they really need to avoid additional expense - it can be difficult and a let down to have to say 'no' to such things. A lot of museums have fre entry.yet charge for "visiting" exhibitions.The Royal Armouries and the British Museum spring to mind.By the way,is the museum geared up to let my 2 year old daughter wander around whilst I go to Wetherspoons for a (ahem ahem) sandwich?

Post by **chameleon** » Fri 17 Oct, 2008 5:08 pm

cnosni wrote: chameleon wrote: 'And I don't like how the museum is publicised as free, but then has additional areas (targeted specifically at kids) at a considerable extra cost once you get inside.'I wonder how this is explained (I'm sure there will be one!) at a time when the initiative Nationally is to open up such places to free entry.I can well imagine that some well-meaning parents looking for a different day out with their children could be disapointed to find themselves in a difficult position if they really need to avoid additional expense - it can be difficult and a let down to have to say 'no' to such things. A lot of museums have fre entry.yet charge for "visiting" exhibitions.The Royal Armouries and the British Museum spring to mind.By the way,is the museum geared up to let my 2 year old daughter wander around whilst I go to Wetherspoons for a (ahem ahem) sandwich? Leave her in the through the ages section mentioned above - seems 'wiggy' lives there

sundowner · Post by **sundowner** » Fri 17 Oct, 2008 9:20 pm

chameleon wrote: cnosni wrote: chameleon wrote: 'And I don't like how the museum is publicised as free, but then has additional areas (targeted specifically at kids) at a considerable extra cost once you get inside.'I wonder how this is explained (I'm sure there will be one!) at a time when the initiative Nationally is to open up such places to free entry.I can well imagine that some well-meaning parents looking for a different day out with their children could be disapointed to find themselves in a difficult position if they really need to avoid additional expense - it can be difficult and a let down to have to say 'no' to such things. A lot of museums have fre entry.yet charge for "visiting" exhibitions.The Royal Armouries and the British Museum spring to mind.By the way,is the museum geared up to let my 2 year old daughter wander around whilst I go to Wetherspoons for a (ahem ahem) sandwich? Leave her in the through the ages section mentioned above - seems 'wiggy' lives there Does that mean it goes back as far has the stone age He He.