Back in Bradford after travelling around the world on loan, this 150-year-old daguerreotype of the Moon is just one of our collection’s hidden treasures.
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…
Here at the museum, there’s an army of unsung helpers who volunteer their services for free—and whose work in our Collections and Research Centre, and elsewhere, keeps the museum running efficiently.
We’ve added new photographs to our Flickr Commons sets, including babies and animals—some cute and some distinctly not.
Mark Green explores some of the many items in our collection stores, from TV props to cinematography equipment.