‘The Peace Museum is to be the national centre for promoting peace, nonviolence and conflict resolution through its exhibitions, presentations and educational outreach, for the benefit of all.’

Summary of Contents

A total of some 4,000 items in the collection, mainly posters, banners, paintings, photographs & slides, postcards, badges, peace memorabilia, books, some artefacts, letters, films & videos, sculptures. A small proportion only can be shown.

Five travelling exhibitions (laminated panels) which can be mailed anywhere in world (in English unless stated). Free hire + mailing costs :

  • ‘Such a Journey’ – about people who live in Bradford 12 A1 size panels
  • ‘A Vision Shared’ – on the 20 th century peace movements mainly in UK (48 panels in large A1 and small A3 versions)
  • ‘Champions of Peace’ - on the centenary of the Nobel Peace Prize (33 A2 panels)
  • ‘ Hiroshima & Nagasaki’ – donated from Japan (40 A2 panels) (in Japanese)
  • ‘Women & Peace’ –with 28 A2 panels.

Services offered:

  • Museum displays for visitors, with guided visits if required.
  • Five travelling exhibitions (as listed) free to borrow, + mailing cost), some with educational worksheets if needed.
  • Visits from schools and youth groups for conflict resolution activities.
  • Talks given to schools and other organisations
  • Research facilities upon request.
  • Web site

Correspondence address:

The Peace Museum
Jacob's Well
Manchester Road
Bradford
BD1 5RW

T: 01274434009
W: www.peacemuseum.org.uk

 

Viewing Gallery:

The Peace Museum
10 Piece Hall Yard
(opposite glass-fronted Waterstones -
open Wed, Fri 11-3 and by appointment)
Bradford
BD1 1PJ

T: 01274-780241