These pictures show some of the heartwarming tales that visitors can explore as part of the new experience brought to life by local artist Andy Singleton and his stunning paper sculptures.
His enchanting creations were inspired by real-life hospital stories and are designed to appear like giant open books, featuring rhyming verses written by museum learning officer Jessica Smith.
They celebrate the creativity and compassion of NHS staff, capturing both touching and funny moments from maternity wards to emergency rooms.
But the fun doesn’t stop there - weekend visitors are treated to live pop-up performances by Leeds-based theatre company Wrongsemble, adding drama and humour to the extraordinary tales.
Perfect for all ages, here are 19 magical pictures inside this immersive new exhibition that’s on until January 5 -
7. The Night Before NHS Christmas
The Thackray Museum of Medicine has been completely redecorated for the festive period. | Ant Robling
8. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Medical themed decorations stay true to the museum's educational mission. | Ant Robling
9. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Creating the pieces was no small feat, as Andy explained: “For the storybooks, I knew they were going to be on open display in the museum, so they had to be durable. I’ve never done anything on this scale before. The whole process took around three months.” | Ant Robling
10. The Night Before NHS Christmas
The stories in the exhibition highlight the creativity and compassion of NHS staff, even in challenging circumstances. For example, Andy found inspiration in one particularly touching story from a maternity ward. | Ant Robling
11. The Night Before NHS Christmas
“There’s a large-scale installation in the entrance to the museum that I approached first,” added Andy. "It has huge stars hanging from the ceiling." | Ant Robling
12. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Adding another dimension is a series of hour-long pop-up performances from Leeds-based theatre company Wrongsemble, which take place every weekend. | Ant Robling