The Peace Museum
The UK's only accredited peace museum, now on the third floor of Salts Mill in Saltaire, with free entry and displays on peacemakers and peace movements.
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About the museum
The Peace Museum was founded in Bradford in 1994 and for about 25 years was housed in Piece Hall Yard in the city centre. It collects objects linked to people who have worked to make the world more peaceful, including banners, personal items, campaign materials and artworks donated from around the world, and is the only accredited museum of its kind in the UK.
In summer 2024 the museum moved to a larger space on the third floor of Salts Mill in Saltaire, on the edge of Bradford. The move gave it more room to show its collection and improved access.
The displays cover the history of peace, peacemakers, social reform and peace movements, with a strong focus on Bradford stories such as local peace protests and Bradford Women for Peace. Visitors move through one exhibition space with banners hanging from the ceiling and a contemplation area, and can learn to say "peace" in several languages or make protest placards.
Highlights
- Only accredited peace museum in the UK
- Banners, campaign material and objects donated from around the world
- Bradford peace stories, including local protests and Bradford Women for Peace
- Contemplation area with a film about peace campaigners
- Free entry
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- The Peace Museum (registered charity)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A regional visitor listing shows wheelchair access and a disabled toilet. The museum is on the third floor of Salts Mill. Only guide dogs are accepted.
Kids & families
- Baby changing facilities
Children are welcome, and baby changing is listed for the site. Visitors can make protest placards and buy a peace badge.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
A visitor listing shows on-site parking at Salts Mill.
The museum is on the third floor of Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
There is a gift shop, and the Salts Mill site has public toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum has an education area and accepts school visits, groups and coach parties. Smoking is not allowed. |
