The 10 Best Museums in Bradford, England

February 21, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

Bradford /ˈbrædfərd/ ( listen) is in the Metropolitan Borough of the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, in the foothills of the Pennines 8.6 miles (14 km) west of Leeds, and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Wakefield. Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897. Following local government reform in 1974, city status was bestowed upon the wider metropolitan borough.
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1. Artz-I

54-60 Sunbridge Road, Bradford BD1 2AB England +44 1274 392192 [email protected] http://artz-i.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Artz-I

Artz-i is a new Art Gallery styled lifestyle gift store which designs and manufactures both modern and traditional high quality hand crafted artworks . Our merchandise include accent furniture, lighting, mirrors, brass and copper ornaments, applique art, paintings, calligraphy, photography, wood carvings as well as gift cards, printed stone tiles, posters and much more. Find those meaningful gift

2. National Science and Media Museum

Pictureville, Bradford BD1 1NQ England +44 844 856 3797 [email protected] https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
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4.5 based on 1,495 reviews

National Science and Media Museum

The National Science and Media Museum is a fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to the science and culture of light and sound technologies. Filled with fun educational exhibits, including the state-of-the-art Wonderlab gallery, three cinema screens including the IMAX 3D cinema (charges apply), the museum also hosts events for children and festivals covering animation, retro TV, film and more.The National Science and Media Museum is a fun day out in Bradford for the whole family.

Reviewed By jackharrybill - Haworth, United Kingdom

We were visiting to see 1917 on the IMAX screen. Brilliant to see at that scale. The museum has some good permanent displays and the galleries often have interesting exhibitions to see. Good for kids and families but worth a visit whoever you are.

3. Salts Mill

Salts Mill Victoria Road, Shipley, Bradford BD18 3LA England +44 1274 531163 [email protected] http://saltsmill.org.uk
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4.5 based on 1,879 reviews

Salts Mill

Reviewed By Alison23lufbra - Loughborough, United Kingdom

Lovely place to visit.. so much to explore in the mill with shops, galleries , cafe and David Hockney pictures on the top floor.

7 Aldermanbury Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1SD England +44 1274 737843 [email protected] http://www.impressions-gallery.com
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Impressions Gallery

Impressions Gallery is for everybody and we're free. We're one of the UK's leading independent venues for photography and we show the best of today's photographers. Come and see our bright and sociable space in the heart of Bradford's city centre overlooking City Park and next to Bradford's City Library. With exhibitions, talks, events and a specialist bookshop there's always something new to do.

5. Cartwright Hall

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS England +44 1274 431212 http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/venues/cartwright-hall-art-gallery
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4.5 based on 163 reviews

Cartwright Hall

Reviewed By 829philips - Menston, United Kingdom

Having lived within 8 miles of Cartwright Hall all my life (50 years plus) this was unbelievably my first visit and what a treat. The Hall and grounds are magnificent and the exhibits (as an art lover) were quite wonderful. So many noted and popular original pieces (huge Hockney display, Lowry, Lichtenstein) to name a few. And incredibly it was free to enter!!! Multiculturalism is also celebrated and offered a great insight into Bradford's history relating to this. Although in the depths of Autumn when I visited, I could appreciate how amazing it will be to go again in the Spring or Summer to get the full benefits of the quite spectacular landscaped gardens and Lake. I have now run out of superlatives so will let you decide yourselves.

6. Bradford Industrial Museum

Moorside Road, Bradford BD2 3HP England +44 1274 435900 http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/venues/industrialmuseum/index.php
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4.5 based on 411 reviews

Bradford Industrial Museum

Reviewed By hollyyep - Bradford, United Kingdom

amazing go all the time fantastic also the Christmas market is amazing it gets better and better each time we go

7. Bolling Hall

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford BD4 7LP England +44 1274 431814 http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/venues/bollinghall/index.php
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4.5 based on 157 reviews

Bolling Hall

Reviewed By davidb90210

Great way to spend an afternoon, stunning building and very interesting history well presented with some unusual and unique artefacts.

8. The Bradford Police Museum

City Hall Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY England +44 7798 518035 [email protected] http://www.bradfordpolicemuseum.com
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The Bradford Police Museum

The Bradford Police Museum is located on Centenary Square. The Museum features a Cell Tour, a Court Tour and a Gallery Tour. The Museum focuses mainly on the Bradford City Police Force and aspects of 19th Century Policing. The Museum is open on: Fridays between 11am and 3pm and Saturdays between 12noon and 4pm.

Reviewed By philrob01 - Bradford, United Kingdom

Great place to visit. Take a tour back in time and visit the Victorian prison cells. See the courts used in many films and TV series. And a full room of exhibits to browse around. 10/10

9. Fuse Art Space

7 Rawson Place, Bradford BD1 3JP England +44 1274 730926 [email protected] http://wearefuse.co/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Fuse Art Space

Fuse Art Space is a gallery, art space, performance venue and shop in Bradford city centre. We host exhibitions, artist talks, film screenings, workshops and performances, and we stock a wide range of art books, magazines (fancy ones, glossy ones, DIY ones, photocopied ones), prints, cassettes, vinyl, CD's and other objects of artistic merit. We also serve micro-brewed ales, wine and soft drinks.

10. The Peace Museum

Peace Museum 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford BD1 1PJ England +44 1274 780241 [email protected] http://www.peacemuseum.org.uk
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The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum occupies three small, unique galleries in one of Bradford's many fine Victorian buildings. It is the only accredited museum of its kind in the UK. The Peace Museum is a member of the International Network of Museums for Peace. The history of peace is often untold. The Peace Museum highlights the stories of the countless number of people who have worked to bring an end to extremism, conflict, violence and inequality and who have attempted to create understanding, peace and cohesion. The Museum is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am till 4pm or at other times by prior arrangement. We welcome group bookings and offer a range of educational workshops for schools. Visit our website to find out more.

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