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: 19 May 2026
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.
Where to Find Us
Cabinet of Curiosity events:
- Riverside Festival (Bede Island) - Saturday 6th June & Sunday 7th June 2026
- Pop-Up Museum at Beaumont Shopping Centre - Saturday 20th June 2026
- Doorstep Museum at the Brite Centre - Monday 27th July 2026
- Doorstep Museum at New Parks Library - Friday 31st July 2026
- Pop-Up Museum at Highcross Shopping Centre - Saturday 1st August TBC
- Mela (Abbey Park) - Saturday 15th August 2026 TBC
- Pride (Abbey Park) - Saturday 5th September 2026
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.
