What’s on
- FEATURED
- FEATURED
- FEATURED
- FEATURED
Exhibitions
27 March 2026 – 27 September 2026
The display highlights how Victorian plant collectors created these nationally important collections, and the local stories behind them.
9 May 2026 – 1 November 2026
This exhibition revisits a key moment in Bradford’s history: the 1904 Great Exhibition in Lister Park.
3 May 2026 – 18 November 2026
Celebrate some of the many crafts that have taken place in the Bradford District
28 March 2026 – 31 December 2026
Large scale paintings from the 18th Century onwards
Current Events
19 September 2026 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join Razwan Ul-Haq for a captivating Arabic calligraphy workshop
19 September 2026 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us for patch-making sessions and explore the Calico Dress Project
20 September 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Transpennine Harps bring a wide range of Celtic, classical and world harp music to Bradford Industrial Museum on 20 September as part of Music at the Museum 2026.
20 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explore heritage crafts inspired by 'Made by Many Hands' as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
26 September 2026 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Our car boot sale is back!
26 September 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Get creative at this free Family Art Day with Staying Put, exploring how art can help children and families express emotions and share stories.
4 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Create with artist Donna Templeman and young ambassadors!
18 October 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music from May Contain Notes at Bradford Industrial Museum.
18 October 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join our heritage craft workshop to design a stunning Mosaic Garden Slate
22 October 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Share memories of Bradford at a special Conversation Café with archive photographs, music, refreshments and time to explore.
25 October 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music from May Contain Notes at Cliffe Castle.
25 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Slow down with Tai Chi, crafts, wellbeing walks, slow art, a seasonal tea ceremony and a phone photography walk.
27 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrate Diwali with free family activities including animal yoga, lantern making and colourful rangoli-inspired designs.
28 October 2026 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experience Bolloween with eerie tours, spell-making activities, spooky surprises and an evening of Halloween fun.
29 October 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a free family day celebrating nature with wildlife activities, walks, talks and workshops.
31 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrate Halloween with Hyacinths at Bradford’s Bolling Hall
31 October 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky trail, skeleton rat hunt, crafts, face painting, ghosts in the machines and a disco.
15 November 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music at Bradford Industrial Museum.
19 November 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Babies and toddlers are invited to take over museum's jobs for a day.
7 November 2026 11:30 am – 21 November 2026 1:00 pm
Learn the craft of bookmaking in this three-week beginners’ course, exploring folding, stitching and hand-binding techniques.
22 November 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music from Bradford Voices at Cliffe Castle.
28 November 2026 10:00 am – 29 November 2026 4:00 pm
Discover unique gifts and have fun this festive season.
5 December 2026 11:00 am – 6 December 2026 3:00 pm
Join us for a magical weekend.
13 December 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music from Nightflyers Big Band at Bradford Industrial Museum.
20 December 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy free live music from Craven Accordion Orchestra at Cliffe Castle.
27 February 2027 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bradford Industrial Museum Wool Festival returns with textile stalls, demonstrations, crafts, live music, food and more.
Regular Activities
Join us every month for Conversation Cafe, where we have a cuppa, a chat, and there will always be something going on to enjoy
Every first Saturday of the month, 11:00 am – 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”
Every third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am – 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”.
Every Wednesday
Join us weekly for fun board games at the Refreshment Room café.
Every other Sunday
Enjoy a cosy Sunday escape for book lovers
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”.
Every fourth Thursday 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”.
Every Wednesday and Sunday
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
Past Events
18 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
17 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
16 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
16 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
16 September 2026 10:30 am – 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”.
13 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
13 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explore the district’s sporting and leisure heritage at Cliffe Castle Museum. Discover stories of local clubs, hobbies and pastimes as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
11 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
11 September 2026 10:30 am – 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”.
10 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
9 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Discover blacksmithing and metalworking in action and explore this craft here at Bradford Industrial Museum.
9 September 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit the Mill Owner’s House with Mr Moore.
Donate
Your donations are really important to us and we welcome any support you can offer.
Volunteer
Would you like to volunteer at Bolling Hall Museum?
Find out more on how to become a volunteer.