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What’s On
9 July 2025 11:00 am – 9 July 2025 12:30 pm
As part of developing the exhibition we would like to invite former workers at Bairds for a bit a of a natter on the 9th July we’re hosting at Bradford Industrial Museum
11 July 2025 10:30 am – 11 July 2025 11:30 am
We hear a lot about the Butterfield men who lived in Cliffe Castle. But the women of the family were just as interesting!
11 July 2025 10:30 am – 11 July 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”.
12 July 2025 – 12 July 2025 3:00 pm
Listen to the witnesses and our Witch Expert and decide is Mary guilty or not guilty?
13 July 2025 11:00 am – 13 July 2025 12:30 pm
Join Razwan for a fascinating talk into the project and a hands on Nastaliq Arabic Calligraphy workshop, using bamboo pens and hand ground inks sourced from Bradford
16 July 2025 10:30 am – 16 July 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”.
19 July 2025 11:00 am – 19 July 2025 12:30 pm
Join artist Jess Swift for some air dry clay mug making and decorating!
19 July 2025 1:00 pm – 19 July 2025 2:30 pm
Join artist Jess Swift for some air dry clay mug making and decorating!
24 July 2025 10:30 am – 24 July 2025 12:30 pm
24 July 2025 11:00 am – 24 July 2025 3:00 pm
Making portable art using pieces of clay, inspired by Ice Age Art Now
26 July 2025 12:00 pm – 26 July 2025 2:00 pm
Try an ancient form of art therapy once practised by Ukrainian villagers.
29 July 2025 11:00 am – 29 July 2025 3:00 pm
Help create a modern version of cave art on fabric.
29 July 2025 2:00 pm – 29 July 2025 4:30 pm
Join Gavin Edwards, archaeological expert & volunteer at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, for a fascinating walk focusing on rock art
30 July 2025 10:30 am – 30 July 2025 12:30 pm
We have also prepared fun for our youngest visitors during the Festival of Archaeology.
30 July 2025 11:00 am – 30 July 2025 2:00 pm
In this session, you will become archaeology detectives as you put climate change under the microscope.
30 July 2025 2:00 pm – 30 July 2025 3:00 pm
A gentle introduction into the general topic of Archaeology.
30 July 2025 11:00 am – 30 July 2025 3:00 pm
Come along and hear how Bradford’s very own Abraham Sharp helped mapped the stars with Isaac Newton.
30 July 2025 3:30 pm – 30 July 2025 4:30 pm
Gavin Edwards, offers an insight into an intriguing iron-age hoard
30 July 2025 5:00 pm – 30 July 2025 6:00 pm
Find out more about the mysterious carved stones that are found dotted about the moor
30 July 2025 6:30 pm – 30 July 2025 7:30 pm
Delve into the fascinating world of buildings folklore
31 July 2025 10:30 am – 31 July 2025 12:30 pm
As part of The Festival Of Archaeology, join artist Jessica Swift for an air dry clay vase making class.
31 July 2025 1:30 pm – 31 July 2025 3:30 pm
As part of The Festival Of Archaeology, join artist Jessica Swift for an air dry clay vase making class.
1 August 2025 11:00 am – 1 August 2025 3:00 pm
Join us at Bradford Industrial Museum to celebrate Yorkshire Day!
2 August 2025 11:00 am – 2 August 2025 1:00 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”
2 August 2025 11:00 am – 2 August 2025 4:00 pm
Join us for a FREE family fun-filled two-day finale to this year's amazing Festival of Archaeology at the beautiful Cliffe Castle Museum.
3 August 2025 11:00 am – 3 August 2025 4:00 pm
Join us for a FREE family fun-filled two-day finale to this year's amazing Festival of Archaeology at the beautiful Cliffe Castle Museum.
5 August 2025 10:30 am – 5 August 2025 3:40 pm
By blending history, technology, and imagination, Families can explore the world of the Ice Age using AI.
7 August 2025 11:00 am – 7 August 2025 3:00 pm
Explore Ice Age life & communication in this drop-in family workshop
8 August 2025 10:30 am – 8 August 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”.
8 August 2025 11:00 am – 8 August 2025 3:00 pm
Bring a long an old plain t-shirt that you want to change and learn to make something funky and unique.
12 August 2025 11:00 am – 12 August 2025 3:00 pm
13 August 2025 11:00 am – 13 August 2025 3:00 pm
Explore the Ice Age Art now exhibition and make your own cave paintings using natural pigments.
13 August 2025 11:00 am – 13 August 2025 3:00 pm
Make your own creepy clay mask...
13 September 2025 11:00 am – 13 August 2025 3:00 pm
Explore Ice Age life & communication in this drop-in family workshop
15 August 2025 11:00 am – 15 August 2025 3:00 pm
Bring an old dressing gown, top, trousers and turn it into a bag or cushion. Learn how to make new things out of your old clothes.
16 August 2025 11:00 am – 16 August 2025 1:00 pm
Learn the basics of craft bookbinding
23 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.
23 May 2025 – 17 August 2025
The Jameel Prize is the V&A’s award for contemporary art inspired by Islamic culture, history, society and ideas. This edition is devoted to moving image and digital media.
17 August 2025 11:00 am – 17 August 2025 3:00 pm
Making Ice Age inspired jewellery.
20 August 2025 10:30 am – 20 August 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”.
20 August 2025 11:00 am – 20 August 2025 3:00 pm
Find out what Tudor remedies were used to treat people that were sick
28 August 2025 10:30 am – 28 August 2025 12:30 pm
6 September 2025 11:00 am – 6 September 2025 1:00 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”
6 September 2025 11:00 am – 6 September 2025 3:00 pm
Help create a modern version of cave art on fabric.
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.
17 September 2025 10:30 am – 17 September 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”.
20 June 2025 10:00 am – 21 September 2025 4:00 pm
Celebrating historic collections through sustainable design
25 September 2025 10:30 am – 25 September 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”.
4 October 2025 11:00 am – 4 October 2025 1:00 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”
10 October 2025 10:30 am – 10 October 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”.
15 October 2025 10:30 am – 15 October 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”.
23 October 2025 10:30 am – 23 October 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”.
1 November 2025 11:00 am – 1 November 2025 1:00 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”
14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 November 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”.
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
19 November 2025 10:30 am – 19 November 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”.
27 November 2025 10:30 am – 27 November 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”.
6 December 2025 11:00 am – 6 December 2025 1:00 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”
12 December 2025 10:30 am – 12 December 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”.
17 December 2025 10:30 am – 17 December 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”.
7 March 2024 11:00 am – 31 December 2025 4:00 pm
Visit Bolling Hall Library! Opening times are: Wednesday 10 to 2pm Thursday 10 to 2pm Friday 11 to 3.30pm Saturday – 11.30 to 3pm Sunday – 11.30 to 3pm T: 07582 108216 E: bollinghall.library@gmail.com
27 September 2025 – 22 February 2026
The Turner Prize is one of the world’s best-known prizes for the visual arts. It aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.
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
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