Museums for Play & Growth – Cartwright Hall

Every second Friday of the month

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”.

About this event

Every second Friday of the month

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

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 some of the “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five” activities and a creative play zone to spark imagination, offering you and your child up to two hours of quality time spent in the museum.

When the session ends, you can stay in the museum to see other exciting things.
Stay and play sessions are also available in our other museums.

You can find us on every:

1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum
2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall
3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall
4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle.

Come to play, create and learn together!

Made possible with the support of Arts Council England

Upcoming events

8 November 2024 10:30 am – 8 November 2024 12:30 pm

10 January 2025 10:30 am – 10 January 2025 12:30 pm

14 February 2025 10:30 am – 14 February 2025 12:30 pm

14 March 2025 10:30 am – 14 March 2025 12:30 pm

11 April 2025 10:30 am – 11 April 2025 12:30 pm

9 May 2025 10:30 am – 9 May 2025 12:30 pm

13 June 2025 10:30 am – 13 June 2025 12:30 pm

11 July 2025 10:30 am – 11 July 2025 12:30 pm

8 August 2025 10:30 am – 8 August 2025 12:30 pm

10 October 2025 10:30 am – 10 October 2025 12:30 pm

14 November 2025 10:30 am – 14 November 2025 12:30 pm

12 December 2025 10:30 am – 12 December 2025 12:30 pm

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Address

Lister Park, Bradford, BD9 4NS

Opening times

Cartwright Hall will be closed from 18th August until 27th September for Turner Prize installation. The Refreshment Room cafe will remain open as usual during this time.

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

All Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11:00 – 4:00 except Bolling Hall
All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

By public transport

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is in the middle of Lister Park, one and a half miles from the City Centre on the A650 Manningham Lane. There is limited parking in Lister Park, accessible from North Park Road (off Oak Lane). Lister Park is served by many city centre bus services including 23, 25, 26, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 622, 647, 662, w5. Cartwright Hall is about ten minutes’ uphill walk from Frizinghall railway station.

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

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