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Hockney Gallery blog

Jill, our Curator of Fine Arts, has been very busy recently with a rather large project and she’s agreed to write us another blog about her

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Were Victorians healthier?

This blog post by our Curator for Technology & Social History, Liz McIvor puts our forthcoming  A Grand Day Out at Bradford Industrial Museum into context. She

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A History of Music

Our Community Music Events intern, Oscar has agreed to write the latest blog about the the project he’s been woking on: Here at Cliffe Castle we

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#Askacurator 2015

For the last few years Bradford Museums and Galleries have participated in the international #Askacurator day on twitter –  a rapidly growing event that encourages conversations

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Sneaky Peeks

You may have come across references to Sneaky Peeks on our other social media accounts, or perhaps you’ve picked up a leaflet about it and

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A Vintage Affair

You may have noticed that we have a rather exciting event planned for Cliffe Castle next month.  Kirsty Gaskin, Assistant Curator has written our latest blog

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Sports clubs, community groups and local history enthusiasts are invited to help bring Keighley's sporting heritage to life at Cliffe Castle Museum's Heritage Open Day on Sunday 13 September 2026. The museum is seeking displays, talks, activities and stories celebrating the sports and pastimes that have shaped local life through the years.
Maleeha Amin has seen first hand how museums can bring people together through inclusion, creativity and representation. From exploring the role of Makaton in making cultural spaces more accessible, to volunteering with local communities and celebrating South Asian artists' voices at Cartwright Hall, she reflects on the small changes and meaningful conversations that help make Bradford's heritage spaces welcoming for everyone.
Khadijah Ali reflects on her journey from volunteering to being appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador.
Our museums are continually evolving as new research, perspectives and community voice deepen our understanding of the past.