Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Former name | New Walk Museum |
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| Established | 1849 |
| Location | New Walk, Leicester, England |
| Coordinates | 52°37′44″N 1°07′40″W / 52.628954°N 1.127765°W |
| Curator | Mark Evans |
| Architect | Joseph Hansom |
| Owner | Leicester City Council |
| Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
| Website | Leicester Museum & Art Gallery |
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The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery (until 2020, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery) is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local. The original building was designed by Joseph Hansom, designer of the hansom cab. It has been expanded several times, most recently in 2011.