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Current Exhibitions

Discover the latest exhibitions and displays on show at the Â鶹ӰԺ Museum and Trinity Gallery.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Collections of Â鶹ӰԺ


Today, more than ever, the role of university collections is growing. From the digitisation of materials for global access to the advancement of diversity within provisions, collections are used to inspire creativity, widen inclusivity, and promote lifelong learning.

Â鶹ӰԺ's collections are eclectic and often full of surprises, with materials dating back to 1474. The following temporary exhibitions bring the materials from the storeroom into the spotlight and hope to encourage further conversations about the future of our collections.

You can read more about our exhibitions on our blog.

Temporary Exhibitions

Zandra Rhodes Portrait Poster for The Mediæval collection of 1983. Photo by Robyn Beeche, 1983.

Zandra Rhodes: The Mediæval Collection

Welcome to this exhibition exploring Dame Zandra Rhodes’ Autumn/Winter 1983 Mediæval collection. A trailblazer in fashion and textile design, Rhodes is renowned for her bold and colourful screen-printed textiles and their innovative transformation into striking fashion statements. Since launching her label in 1969, she has created over five decades of pioneering collections, drawing inspiration from natural, cultural and historical themes.

This show forms part of Zandra Rhodes: Archive Unfolded, a multi-site exhibition across the university campus celebrating Rhodes’ significant donation of part of her archive to Â鶹ӰԺ Special Collections.

Free Entry - Wednesday - Friday, 10:00-17:00

26 September 2026 - 16 January 2027

Permanent Exhibitions

A 3D render of The Newarke

The Newarke: Discover the story of Leicester's heritage quarter

Learn about the medieval precinct with a rich history from its connection to the story of King Richard III and its role in the Civil War, to its changing facade during the industrial revolution, where orchards and gardens were replaced with factories and smoking chimneys.

Â鶹ӰԺ’s association with the Newarke dates back to 1897, when our predecessor the Leicester Municipal Technical and Art School was established. As the institution grew so did its occupancy of the site, sensitively converting the medieval buildings and factories alike into teaching and learning spaces for a 21st-century university

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