Bradford Museums Activities

Thrilling Adventures Await: Explore Cartwright Hall, where art and history intertwine, or wander through the picturesque grounds of Cliffe Castle Museum, surrounded by the vibrant colours of the season. Uncover the fascinating tales of Bradford's industrial past at Bradford Industrial Museum, and let the echoes of history guide you through Bolling Hall. With a variety of exciting activities and cultural encounters, Bradford Museums promise an unforgettable experience for all.

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Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.
Bolling Hall

A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as temporary exhibition space.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British art.
Cliffe Castle Museum

A former mansion built 1875 - 1882, now the local museum in a park.

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Lady’s Slipper and Bees: Pressed Orchids and Their Collectors

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Cliffe Castle Museum is displaying a selection of rare and extinct 19th‑century pressed orchids from the Bradford District Museums & Galleries herbarium.

Dates

From:

27 Mar 2026to27 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Spring Celebration

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Bradford

Cartwright Hall in Bradford hosts a spring celebration with free wellbeing activities, family art sessions, and the opening and in‑conversation event for Un(Layering) the Future Past: Young South Asian Voices.

Dates

From:
28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Easter Egg-stravaganza

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Join the Easter Bunny for a fun trail and creative Easter crafts at Cliffe Castle Museum, in collaboration with the Cliffe Castle Support Group.

Dates

From:
28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Canal Art Crafting

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

At Bradford Industrial Museum, the session offers canal‑style painting with a take‑home spoon and a brief introduction to traditional canal art, inspired by the upcoming exhibition Made by Many Hands.

Dates

From:
2 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Extinct or Endangered?

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Discover endangered species on this fun family trail at Cliffe Castle Museum.

Dates

From:
7 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Family Craft: Sewing and Embroidery

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

The session offers simple embroidery and sewing inspired by Made by Many Hands, making it a great family day out at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
10 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00