Vanessa, Ben and Emma report back from the Conservation Matters conference, hosted this February at the museum following successful events in Bolton and Liverpool.
We’re home to over three million items of historical and cultural significance. Our world-class collection encompasses iconic objects and remarkable archives in the areas of photography, cinematography, television, sound and new media. Peek behind the scenes and discover some hidden treasures…
Meet our new Conservation and Collections Care team member Emma Callaghan and find out what it means to be a preventive conservator in a museum.
Ben Robinson takes us behind the scenes of his first weeks in the conservation team.
Current director Jo Quinton-Tulloch remembers the museum’s first director, Colin Ford.
Volunteer blogger Elena picks her favourite wintery images from our collection.
Vanessa wraps up the conservation team’s best bits of the year.
Bradford Digital Creatives: How a Two-Year Pilot Unlocked New Possibilities for Over 1,800 Young People
A two-year digital arts pilot delivered in partnership with Born in Bradford has reached a major milestone – and its impact is already resonating across classrooms, communities, and the city’s creative future.
Volunteer Manager Alice Trow highlights the incredible support of volunteers at Bradford Science Festival this year.
For Ask a Conservator Day, our conservation team give the inside scoop on how they got into the field, their favourite tools, their current projects and more
Conservation and Collections Care Manager Rebecca reveals the challenges of installing very large objects in our galleries.
Hayley updates on the Lewis Morley Archive and explores photographs and items relating to 1960s pop artist Pauline Boty.
We sat down with Dami Adetomiwa to learn about his story, his aspirations for film in Bradford, and his experience as a cinema founder in the city.