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 -
13. The Night Before NHS Christmas
The performances from local group Wrongsemble dramatise the stories that are included as artworks. | Ant Robling
14. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Andy singled out one particularly memorable vignette from group Wrongsemble about a race between St James’ Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary to deliver the first Christmas baby. | Ant Robling
15. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Other stories depict small but impactful acts of kindness, like a nurse handing out gifts to children arriving at the emergency ward on Christmas Day. | Ant Robling
16. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Museum learning officer Jessica Smith said: “All of the NHS staff that work over Christmas go the extra mile to show care, love and support at this time of year. We hope people come away with a renewed appreciation of the NHS and just how lucky we are as a country to have it.” | Ant Robling
17. The Night Before NHS Christmas
There are plenty of fun and unique decorations to find along the trail in the museum. | Ant Robling
18. The Night Before NHS Christmas
Jessica wrote an evocative poem for the exhibition based on the interviews with NHS workers - and the rhyming verses bring an additional layer of emotion to the display. | Ant Robling