Welcome to Bradford District Museums & Galleries.
Current Exhibitions
13 May 2024 10:00 am – 30 March 2025 4:00 pm
17 January 2025 – 27 April 2025
Calligraphy from the collections of the British Library and Bradford District Museums & Galleries, selected in collaboration with Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy and artist Razwan Ul-Haq.
31 January 2025 – 5 May 2025
A new exhibition featuring the views of 125 young people from the Bradford District, on the theme of identity, utilising works from the Government Art Collection.
5 March 2025 – 29 June 2025
Come see a few of our weird and wonderful lucky objects, from a rabbit’s foot to a ‘blessing parson’
22 May 2025 – 17 August 2025
See this majestic 18th century portrait of Mai by Sir Joshua Reynolds – recently saved for the nation – as it travels from London’s National Portrait Gallery to Cartwright Hall as part of a major national tour.
21 June 2025 – 14 September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years.
19 April 2025 – 16 November 2025
The past and present of the Bradford textile industry are explored in this exhibition featuring beautiful costume, fascinating sample books and tools from the industry. Objects from our designated worsted collection sit alongside stunning visuals taken by photographer Ian Beesley
13 February 2025 – 13 February 2027
This display at Bradford Industrial Museum showcases iconic and recognisable objects from the well-known and much-loved Fountains Café, Bradford
Learn With Us
Bradford District Museum and Galleries’ Learning Team offer a range of interactive, hands-on, curriculum-linked workshops for schools.
For further information, please click the link below to visit our learning page.
What’s On
23 March 2025 11:00 am – 23 March 2025 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
27 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
Museums for Play and Growth are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”.
30 March 2025 11:00 am – 30 March 2025 3:00 pm
Join Mrs Tempest at the Royalist outpost of Bolling Hall Museum
11 April 2025 10:30 am – 11 April 2025 12:30 pm
“Museums for Play and Growth” are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years old inspired by “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five”. On every second Friday of the month, you can bring your little ones to Cartwright Hall to explore our art gallery, learn something new, and have a fun time. The session includes […]
Photo Archive
See a range of photographs relating to everything here at Bradford District Museums & Art Galleries.
Get Involved
Could you support our work by sponsoring, donating or volunteering?
All opportunities have flexible commitment requirements and aim to provide a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
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