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A mystery painting found to be “undoubtedly” by Raphael will go on public display for the first time.
In this blog, in response to collections at Bradford Museums, Deborah shares the inspiration for her own beautiful illustrations.
As part of ongoing research into the life of the artist Samuel Palmer, Dr David Mullin recently contacted Bradford District Museums and Galleries (BDMG) about a painting in their collection.
To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6th May 2023, members of the Collections Team have shared some coronation-related items in Bradford District Museums and Galleries’ collection, from ostentatious objects to coronation kitsch.
On 2nd March it's World Book Day! To celebrate, we thought we'd highlight this rather special object in our collections: the Bolling Household Book.
Since the late-19th century, several Bradford Council museum and art gallery sites have been established around the Bradford District. Assistant Curator of Collections Dr Lauren Padgett has researched Bradford District Museums and Galleries’ history for a new display at Bradford Industrial Museum and tells us more about it here. 

Bolling Hall Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum

Over the lockdown, we've been chatting to our volunteers and asking them to share some of their stories about the experiences that they've had volunteering with us.  Anne Marie kindly shared her insight to volunteering in the weaving gallery at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

As part of ongoing research into the life of the artist Samuel Palmer, Dr David Mullin recently contacted Bradford District Museums and Galleries (BDMG) about a painting in their collection.

Cliffe Castle Museum

I must apologise to our visitors at Cliffe Castle for the hammering and banging of late but rest assured, it isn’t anything paranormal and just me using a nail gun for the first time!
In this blog, in response to collections at Bradford Museums, Deborah shares the inspiration for her own beautiful illustrations.