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Bradford Museums & Galleries run free monthly Museums for Play & Growth sessions for children aged 0–5, created with early years specialists from 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five. Each session offers up to two hours of playful learning — messy play, crafts, rhyme time and outdoor exploration — supported by funding from Arts Council England.

Bolling Hall Museum

20 May • 17 June • 15 July • 19 August • 16 September • 21 October • 18 November • 16 December

Cliffe Castle Museum

28 May • 25 June • 23 July • 27 August • 24 September • 22 October • 26 November

Bradford Industrial Museum

6 June • 4 July • 1 August • 5 September • 3 October • 7 November • 5 December

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

12 June • 10 July • 14 August • 11 September • 9 October • 13 November • 11 December

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Age: 0–5 years | Price: Free, drop‑in | No booking required | Inspired by: 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five

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Museums for Play & Growth – Early Years Sessions

Type:Children's Activity Event

Across Bradford Museums, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Opening Times

Season (30 May 2026 - 16 Dec 2026)

* Bradford Industrial Museum — 1st Saturday of the month: Session time: 11:00–13:00

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery — 2nd Friday of the month: Session time: 10:30–12:30

Bolling Hall Museum — 3rd Wednesday of the month: Session time: 10:30–12:30

Cliffe Castle Museum — 4th Thursday of the month: Session time: 10:30–12:30

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