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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
An arts and crafts-style listed building opened in 1874, housing displays and reserve collections. The largest icon collection outside London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Britain's 2nd largest collection of Japanese woodcut prints, numerous watercolours and oil paintings, ceramics and the outstanding Hart collection of coins, books, medieval manuscripts and prints displayed in special low light conditions. The only permanent gallery of Indian and Pakistani culture in the North West.
Opening times Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.45pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and all bank holidays
Opening Times
Opening 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 04:45 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 04:45 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 04:45 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 04:45 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 04:45 |
| Sunday | - Closed |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | free |
| Child Ticket | free |
| Concession | free |
| Free Admission | free |
| Group Ticket | free |
| Senior Citizen | free |
Road Directions
Centrally located in Blackburn Town Centre. Easy walking distance from car parks.
Public Transport Directions
Blackburn Museum is approx. 10 minute walk from Blackburn Bus & Rail stations.
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for details of public transport 01254 688040
Facilities
- Disabled Access Level 1
- Disabled Access Level 2
- Disabled Access Level 3
- Disabled Access/Toilets
- Open All Year
Parking & Transport
- Coaches Welcome
Contact Info
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