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Bradford District Museums and Galleries
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Home to some of the best museums in Yorkshire, we are part of Bradford Metropolitan District Council - find out more via our
https://linktr.ee/bradfordmuseums
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Bradford District Museums and Galleries @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social · Nov 13
We could probably say something profound, but it's just a hello for now!

We're Bradford District Museums & Galleries, in lovely West Yorkshire - we look after Bradford Industrial Museum, Bolling Hall Museum & Libary, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery & Cliffe Castle Museum #Bradford #Museums #Galleries
a large mill building, converted into a museum. There's blue sky above it! A victorian mansion/castle typebuilding, with some additions, now a museum rather ornate exterior of an art gallery, all columns, pediments and cupolas a glorious mis-mash of a stone pele tower with 17th century and a Georgian extension...
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*blows off the dust* been a bit quiet on here getting ready for a busy summer (not that 2025 has been quiet...)

We're just finishing off uploading everything to the website - but start planning your summer shenanigans now...

bradfordmuseums.org/whats-on/

we'll talk more detail later....
What’s on - Bradford District Museums & Galleries
Discover what's on at Bradford Museums and Galleries venues.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Not done any press for a while so it was a pleasure to spend a couple of hours today discussing Mythbusting with @wendyg.bsky.social of the Skeptical Enquirer. Fingers crossed there will also be a related podcast recording with some of her colleagues. Thanks Wendy!
June 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Tickets finally on sale for @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social Mythbusting tour 2025 July evening in #Yorkshire @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social bradford-district-museums-and-galleries.arttickets.org.uk/cliffe-castl...
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June 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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📣 Ever thought about leading your own guided tour?

Join us online on May 20th at 7 p.m. for a free webinar. CBA Events Officer Jim Butler will share tips for creating engaging, safe, and successful guided tours of your favourite heritage places.

👉 bit.ly/3Ge2oRy
April 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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This upcoming @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social exhibition is a must-see. Open from 21 June at Cliffe Castle Museum, #Keighley, #Bradford District. 🪨 🖼

'Show reveals 'extraordinary' Ice Age art - council' - BBC News

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Extraordinary' Ice Age art to go on show in Keighley - council
The Keighley Cliffe Castle display will contain objects from the British Museum, the council says.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Vote for Bradford Industrial Museum for the 2025 Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award!

Vote via the link below!

kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/f...
Nominate a museum for the Family Friendly Museum Award - Kids in Museums
What is the best museum, gallery, historic home or heritage site for families in the UK? Make a nomination for the Family Friendly Museum Award.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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New #job Learning and Outreach Manager @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social #Yorkshire

Apply by 11 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...

#GEMJobs #MuseumJobs #Learning #Outreach #Community #MuseumEd #GEM
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March 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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I’m sayin’ nuthin’. Nuthin’ d’ya hear me!
bradfordmuseums.bsky.social Bradford District Museums and Galleries @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social · Mar 13
Breaking News...Reports are coming in that on 21 March, Bradfordians are invited to join an exclusive club for an evening of poetry and jazz.

#BradfordBestKeptSecret #WorldPoetryDay
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Want to get paid to do your hobby? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join our dedicated team at Bradford Museums & Galleries.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. Apply below!

bradfordmuseums.org/career/visit...
Bradford District Museums & Galleries - Visitor Assistant
We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join our dedicated team at Bradford Museums & Galleries.
bradfordmuseums.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Breaking News...Reports are coming in that on 21 March, Bradfordians are invited to join an exclusive club for an evening of poetry and jazz.

#BradfordBestKeptSecret #WorldPoetryDay
March 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It's always nice to be recognised! Thanks @c20society.bsky.social !
c20society.bsky.social C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · Mar 13
☕️ It's notoriously difficult to list or preserve the intangible heritage of caffs, so this an interesting curatorial alternative.

Fountains Coffee House & Grill in Bradford's Oastler Centre opened 1968, closed 2023. Now several original fixtures have gone on display at
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Image credit: Ruxx Naqvi (X @ruxxnaqvi) Image credit: Modern Mooch Image credit: LDRS
March 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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We loved hosting this exhibition - so inspiring!
March 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Have you visited the Bradford Industrial Museum recently and spotted our newest addition to the displays? This article from the BBC talks all about it! Do you have memories of Fountains Cafe to share? #cafe #fountainscafe #bradford www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Beloved items from Fountains Café in Bradford go on display
The former Fountains Café owners say they are "delighted" to see their legacy being preserved.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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bradfordspeakeasy.bsky.social
People often ask me, at “Poetry Club” will there be whisky?
“Of course!” I reply. It wouldn’t be much of a “Poetry Club” without Whisky, I mean Jazz, I mean poems… poems! poetry comes as standard. @bfdcathedral.bsky.social @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social
We look over the shoulder of a purple haired lady who is drinking a cocktail. Jazz plays in the background A whisky old fashioned cocktail, and a drinks menu We look over the shoulder of a blonde haired lady, who is filming something jazzy on her phone
March 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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We did it! Our café is officially great for families! Cartwright Hall’s The Refreshment Room cafè has achieved the @kidsinmuseums #FamilyCaféStandard.

Find out more about the Family Café Standard and find a full list of accredited venues at kidsinmuseums.org.uk
Home - Kids in Museums
Working with museums to help them welcome and include families, teenagers and children
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February 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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8) This lunchtime I popped into the @bradford2025.co.uk & @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social 'I AM ME' exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery #Bradford showing Government Art Collection artwork selected by young people from the District. Ends 5 May. Free entry. 🏛 🖼
bradfordmuseums.org/event/i-am-me/
Photo shows aspects of the exhibition with a statue on a plinth, a large intro panel saying 'I AM ME' behind it, framed photographic print and artwork.
February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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drlaurenpadgett.bsky.social
Ta-daaa! My new display has been installed and visitors could see it from this morning at Bradford Industrial Museum @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social. A celebration of the iconic Fountains Cafe, #Bradford. Really proud of this display, preserving and showcasing a slice of Bradford. ⛲️ ☕️ 🍽
Photo shows a display of objects from Fountains Cafe (mural, painting - both showing a fountain - and signage) on a brown wall. There are orange floor plinths in front of it with panel stands. The top corner is walled off with a table and chairs behind it. The wall has panels showing illustrations of the exterior and interior of Fountains Cafe.
February 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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For today's #OnlineArtExchange theme, Valentines and Palentines, we've been all about Music lately at our site Cliffe Castle's 'Season of Music', and they do say music is the food of love. So we really liked this one in the Harris! @artukdotorg.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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'The Haworth Band to perform at Cliffe Castle Museum' @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social #Keighley #Bradford 🎺🥁 - @bradfordtanda.bsky.social

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2491293...
Brass band to play in district museum as part of season of music
The Haworth Band will perform at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley on February 16.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Hi Blueskiers! Is that what we're called? Who knows.

BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow returns this summer…coming to none other than Lister Park at our Cartwright Hall site!

Applications for tickets are now open with limited places: www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow
BBC One - Antiques Roadshow
Fiona Bruce and the team uncover the fascinating stories behind valuable personal items.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Hi all! We're popping on to share Cliffe Castle's 'Season of Music'! We bring you performances, workshops, displays and talks exploring its historical musical links!

Head to our shiny new linktree to browse all upcoming events and exhibitions through our website :)

linktr.ee/bradfordmuse...
A picture of Cliffe Castle museum from the outside
January 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
We could probably say something profound, but it's just a hello for now!

We're Bradford District Museums & Galleries, in lovely West Yorkshire - we look after Bradford Industrial Museum, Bolling Hall Museum & Libary, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery & Cliffe Castle Museum #Bradford #Museums #Galleries
a large mill building, converted into a museum. There's blue sky above it! A victorian mansion/castle typebuilding, with some additions, now a museum rather ornate exterior of an art gallery, all columns, pediments and cupolas a glorious mis-mash of a stone pele tower with 17th century and a Georgian extension...
November 13, 2024 at 3:28 PM