Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford’s Retrospective: DNA Tapestries Exhibition Launch

5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 5 December 2026 3:00 pm

About this event

5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 5 December 2026 3:00 pm
Bradford Industrial Museum
Free entry

Join us for the launch of DNA Tapestries, a youth-led pop-up mini museum celebrating the creativity, heritage and DNA of Bradford.

Created by Bradford District Museums and Galleries’ Young Ambassadors, the exhibition brings together art, museum objects, archival film, photography, music, writing, craft, history and science. The project has been shaped and co-curated by young people aged 16 to 25 from across West Yorkshire, working alongside a professional freelance artist.

Come along to explore the exhibition, meet members of the current Museum Young Ambassadors cohort and find out more about the ideas and creative processes behind the displays.

Anyone aged 16 to 25 who is interested in becoming a Museum Young Ambassador in 2027 is warmly invited to attend and speak to the current group about their experiences.

Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be provided.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Address
Moorside Mills, Moorside Road Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 3HP

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11am – 4pm

All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

By car

Signposted from Bradford Ring Road and Harrogate Road (A658). Bus 645 from Market Street or Hall Ings. All buses stop at Moorside Road. On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.

By public transport

From Bradford City Centre, the 660 bus departs from Drake Street stop D1, (alight at Moorside Road), and the 645 departs from Hall Ings stop H11, (alight at Harrogate Road then an approx 10 min walk).

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

More Events

30 October 2026 12:20 pm – 30 October 2026 2:40 pm

A multi-sensory experience for children aged 4–12, featuring sparkling crystals, sound, movement, fabrics, textures and collaborative creativity.

30 October 2026 11:00 am – 30 October 2026 11:50 am

A multi-sensory experience for children and young people aged 8–17 with PMLD, featuring rocks, crystals, movement, sound, textures and collaborative sculpture.

9 January 2027 1:00 pm – 9 January 2027 4:00 pm

Turn an unloved item of clothing into something you'll want to wear again. Use creative upcycling techniques to refresh your wardrobe and develop new sewing skills. Suitable for ages 13-19.

5 December 2026 1:00 pm – 5 December 2026 4:00 pm

Learn how to use a sewing machine and transform old clothing or fabric into a unique handmade bag. A fun, practical introduction to upcycling for ages 13-19.
Bradford District Museums and Galleries Logo

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.