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Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum, BD2 3HP

Part of Bradford District Museums and Galleries service, Bradford Industrial Museum is based in Moorside Mills, Eccleshill.

Moorside Mills was originally built around 1875 as a small worsted spinning Mill by John Moore. Ownership of the mills changed many times over the years as the site developed and grew.

In 1970, Bradford Council bought Moorside Mills from Messrs. W & J Whitehead to create an innovative museum, which opened in 1974. Bradford’s Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme.

There are regular demonstrations of working machinery by our staff team and volunteers. Depending on the day, you can marvel at the machinery whirring in Motive power – demonstrating what made the mill run, visit a working blacksmith, or talk to the Printing or Weaving Volunteers – and see them demonstrate their techniques. Ask for details from reception when you visit to find out what’s happening that day!

Bradford District Museums & Galleries are a family friendly organisation.

Accessibility & Venue Facilities

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Disabled Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Baby Change
  • On-site Parking
  • Breastfeeding Spaces

Venue Details

Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum
BD2 3HP

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