Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026
Looking for a unique museum-inspired gift for Father’s Day? Whether it’s History, Music, Art, or a pride for Yorkshire that makes your Dad happy, you’ll find the perfect gift in our curated selection of ideas inspired by our collections.
For History Lovers
As a museums service, we would say we’re well placed to inform on what history buffs love. So, if your Pa is interested in the past, shop from our range of museum inspired gifts, specially selected for this Father’s Day.
- World War II Map by Map £30.00
- Battles Map by Map £30.00
- History of the World Map by Map £30.00
A perfect fusion of History and Goegraphy, including topics such as Battles, World War II, or the History of the World, these Map-by-Map books will have your dad preoccupied all Father’s Day long. With around 300 pages in each book, be prepared to hear lots of facts over dinner.
Inspired by our collection at Leeds Industrial Museum, this plant pot has tonnes of industrial charm and is perfectly paired with a plant for green fingered parents.
For Music Lovers
Our current show at Leeds City Museum ‘Music Leeds Us’ is a celebration of Leeds’ rich musical history and full of gifts for Dads this Father’s Day. From jigsaws, to books, to prints, even lunchboxes, we have a wide range of ideas for the musical aficionado in your life.
- Synths A3 Giclee Print £23.95
- Guitar 3 A3 Giclee Print £23.95
- Guitar 1 A3 Giclee Print £23.95
Dads love synths and guitars, and we love these musical prints with vintage inspired illustrations. We've even got handmade white oak frames, so you needn’t trawl into town to finish off your gift.
This collection of 9 stamp album postcards feature prominent acts from the Leeds music scene, including some of your Dad’s Radio 6 favourites like English Teacher and Yard Act. These postcards are limited edition and exclusive to Leeds Museums and Galleries, making them a truly unique gift that you won’t find anywhere else. Pair it with our Postcard Mount and Oak Postcard Frame for extra giftability.
- Vinyl. Album.Cover.Art £30.00
- Studio Electrophonique £12.99
- Idles x Madga Archer Brutalism £20.00
Outdo your siblings by giving your dad his coolest present this Father’s Day with these hip music books. Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art is the perfect coffee table book to show off just how trendy your dad’s music taste is.
Yorkshire Gifts
Travelling home for Father’s Day and want to take a representation of God's Own Country with you? Or do you have a dad who is proud of his Yorkshire heritage? Our Yorkshire Gifts range includes unique cultural souvenirs that epitomise the shared pride for the county.
Our best-selling brick vases make excellent multi-functional presents, not only can they be used for displaying plants and flowers, but they can also be used for pencils and kitchen utensils. They’re slip-cast from reclaimed Yorkshire and Leeds bricks and glazed in a variety of colours. Add some Yorkshire Heritage to your dad’s kitchen or office with this quirky cultural gift.
Gift your dad a book on Yorkshire to learn about the history of the area with our selection including ‘Now Then: A history of Yorkshire and it’s people’ and ‘Yorkshire: There and Back’, or to explore new places with our ‘111 Places you Shouldn’t miss in Leeds’ book. You could even use it for Father’s Day activity planning!
Arty Dads
If your dad falls outside of the classic ‘gift-guide’ stereotype – the golfing, somehow yearly wallet needing, beer-drinking, football fan. Then perhaps our art-inspired gifts would be a better fit for this Father’s Day. We have sleek homewares, fun playing cards, jazzy artist socks, and art books to suit your gifting needs.
- Carpenter's Level Pencil £7.00
This nifty pencil is the perfect practical gift for your dad or grandad. It’s built in spirit level makes it great for hanging pictures, or shelves to display their favourite books. Pair it with an art print and they’ll be able to use it for measuring up when hanging their new artworks!
- Andy Sock-Hole Socks £10.00
- Vincent Van Toe Socks £10.00
- Yayoi Toesama Socks £10.00
These socks by Chatty Feet are a fun ode to your dad’s favourite artists. Available in Kahlo, Warhol, Van Gogh, Mondrian, Kusama, Dali, and more, they span artistic movements. So, whether it's the pop artists, impressionists, or surrealists that your dad has an affinity for, there’s a pair for them all!
- Big Tomato Company Ceramics from £14.50
Inspired by art and architecture, these ceramics from Big Tomato Company are made in Stoke-on-Trent. Add some art-gallery fun to your mug by pairing it with our exclusive Tiled Hall Café coffee blend from local Leeds legends North Star Coffee.
Add some artistic charm to your next family games night with these colour swatch playing cards. A gorgeous gift for not just your dad, but for the whole family. They come in swanky boxes, making them gifting ready.
Is your dad quite the art academic? These essays from John Berger will make an excellent read alongside his morning brew.
Cards
And finally, after all that thoughtful gift-giving, why not get one of our artist-designed cards to go with your Father’s Day present? Shop from our suggested picks above or view all of our Greetings Cards.