2 May – 31 August 2025 / MediaCity, Salford Quays
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY UNFRAMED: STORIES – BROUGHT TO LIFE
About NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY UNFRAMED
Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation's favourite portraits, in this new immersive experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery.
Stories – Brought to Life uses the latest digital technology to explore the lives of people who have shaped the UK's history and culture, from the Tudor period to the present day.
From icons of history to contemporary trailblazers, it brings portraits to life like never before. Among the featured stories will be Elizabeth I, Grayson Perry, Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Emmeline Pankhurst and William Shakespeare, with many more to be revealed.
Stories – Brought to Life is created by FRAMELESS, the leading creator of immersive experiences, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. It combines the highest quality digital projection, Hollywood-style visual effects and the latest audio technology to bring these stories to life like never before.
Stories – Brought to Life opens on Friday 2 May at MediaCity, Salford Quays, for a limited time only, before touring nationally.
National Portrait Gallery Unframed: Stories – Brought to Life Tickets
National Portrait Gallery Unframed: Stories – Brought to Life Tickets
Salford Quays
Location
Maps
Stories – Brought to Life
The Piazza, MediaCity
Salford Quays
Greater Manchester
M50 2EQ Get Directions (opens in new window)
FAQs
What is Stories – Brought to Life?
Stories – Brought to Life is a ground-breaking new immersive art experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery, created by leading immersive experience creators FRAMELESS.
Where is Stories – Brought to Life?
Stories – Brought to Life will open from 2 May 2025 at :
The Piazza, MediaCity, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester M50 2EQ
What are the opening times?
Stories – Brought to Life will be open from 2 May on:
Mondays to Thursdays – 10am – 7pm (last entry 5.30pm)
Fridays to Sundays – 10am – 8pm (last entry 6.30pm)
We recommend that you allow no less than 60-75 minutes for your visit.
What are the conditons of entry?
Entry is by ticket only, for the date and time purchased. For more information: npgunframed.com/conditions-of-entry (opens in new window).
Accessibility
The Experience will be accessible and support will be provided to visitors who require assistance. For more information please visit npgunframed.com/access (opens in new window)