The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Leicester, England

Thanks to cutting edge virtual projection you'll become a part of the spectacular, incomparable universe of Vincent Van Gogh. You'll discover the life of the artist in a new way: his time at the convent and in Arles, the secrets from the letters he wrote to his brother and much more. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360 degree experience of one of the greatest geniuses of the last century.

Newarke Houses Museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House and tells the story of contemporary Leicester and the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment. The museum displays include a cinema experience, a collection of toys from Tudor to present day and a play area for children to try various games. Find out more about Leicester's famous son Daniel Lambert and visit a 1950s street scene inspired by Wharf Street that includes the Jolly Angler public house, a grocer and a pawnbroker, with sounds and conversations from the times. Discover more about the story of Leicester at War. Through personal stories find out about the home front and the history of the Regiment, including a recreation of a First World War trench with sound and lighting. Through oral histories, archive film, computer interactives and collections discover the histories of Newarke Houses, the surrounding historic area and contemporary Leicester.

Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's museum of science and technology, displaying the city's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Opened in 1891, Abbey Pumping Station pumped Leicester's sewage to the treatment works at Beaumont Leys. The grand Victorian building and beautifully decorated beam engines were a cause of great civic pride, having built in the city by Gimsons. They are rare examples of Woolf compound rotative beam engines, and with all four beam engines now restored to working condition, they can be seen in steam on special event days – the only place in Britain this magnificent sight can be seen.

Belgrave Hall, a stunning Grade II listed property, is set within two acres of beautiful gardens, in Belgrave Village. General entry is free except on event days.

The Master Hosier's house and workshop.The workshop was locked and left in 1952 leaving a unique record of working life. The house(1690)is furnished with numerous artifacts. Large garden. museum shop. Guided tours. Refreshments served. Hands-on tuition with a Victorian knitting machine. See how the Victorians lived and worked.Please email for prices and opening times/ private visits.

The award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre is in Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Cathedral. It has been created around the location where King Richard III's remains were buried for more than 500 years. Using storytelling, design and 21st century technology, visitors can discover the incredible story of the King's life and death, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told

CHURCH IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND FURTHER ACCESS DENIED BY THE DIOCESE OF LEICESTER. St Peter's Belgrave is a closed church which dates back to the 12th Century. We offer visitors an insight into the ancient village of Belgrave (as it once was), displays of priestly vestments or time to simply sit and relax in a peaceful environment. Unfortunately, opening hours are very limited due to the terms of our Agreement with the Diocese, therefore it is best to contact us beforehand to check on opening times/days.