Stories – Brought to Life

FRAMELESS, the multi-award winning creator of immersive experiences, has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to present the first major touring immersive art experience inspired by a UK art institution.

National Portrait Gallery Unframed, launches its first touring experience, Stories – Brought to Life at MediaCity, Salford in May 2025.

Stories – Brought to Life will showcase fascinating human stories inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s unique Collection, and explore the lives of people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture, from the Tudor period to the present day.

It will combine the highest quality visual effects, digital projection and audio technology to push the boundaries of creative storytelling. And tell the amazing human stories behind some of the Gallery’s best loved portraits and bring the Collection to life like never before.

Opening times

• Monday to Thursday: 10am to 7pm (last entry 5.30pm)

• Friday to Sunday: 10am to 8pm (last entry 6.30pm)

Address

MediaCity Piazza, MediaCity, Salford, M50 2EQ

Tickets

Various prices, see Stories - Brought to Life booking website for information.

Contact details

See National Portrait Gallery Unframed website for more information.

All events and details were correct at the time of publication, but please confirm with the venue or organisers before setting off.