Leicester Museums & Galleries Present: The Cabinet of Curiosity!

Bringing a mix of museum treasures and specially selected objects onto the street and into your neighbourhood… celebrating curiosity, creativity and shared history.

Published: 11 December 2025

What Is the Cabinet of Curiosity?

The Cabinet of Curiosity is a travelling pop-up museum, designed to spark curiosity and conversation wherever it lands.
Packed with fascinating objects — from the familiar to the surprising — the Cabinet of Curiosity invites everyone to explore, share stories, and see local heritage up close and hands on.

“It was amazing to see a dinosaur bone in the shops in Highcross, I never expected to see that here!”
- Pop-Up Museum attendee

Keep an eye out for a Pop-Up or Doorstep Museum event near you! We host the Pop-Up Museum in Highcross and Beaumont Leys Shopping Centres and at many different city festivals throughout the year – keep an eye out for our stall.

The Doorstep Museum is the next step in taking the museum beyond its walls. It’s about building deeper connections in neighbourhoods, sharing stories, and celebrating the heritage and creativity that exists in our communities.

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Where to Find Us

Cabinet of Curiosity events:

  • Saturday 13 December Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre – Xmas Pop-Up Museum
  • Monday 16 February 2026 (half term) -Brite Centre – Doorstep Museum
  • Tuesday 17 February 2026 (half term) -Brite Centre – Doorstep Museum
  • Saturday 28 March Highcross Shopping Centre – Pop-Up Museum
  • Monday 30 March Highcross Shopping Centre – Pop-Up Museum
  • Tuesday 31 March Highcross Shopping Centre – Pop-Up Museum

Previous events:

  • Saturday 18 October 2025 – St Philips Centre – Doorstep Museum
  • Wednesday 24 September – UoL Heritage Hub – Pop-Up Museum
  • Tuesday 23 September – UoL Heritage Hub – Pop-Up Museum
  • Tuesday 19 August 2025 – Brite Centre – Doorstep Museum
  • Friday 25 October 2024 – Highfields Centre – Doorstep Museum

Get Involved

We’re always keen to meet new communities and hear your ideas. Whether you’ve attended a pop-up or hosted one, we’d love to know what you thought – your feedback helps us shape the next generation of community museum experiences.

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