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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Type:Museum

Museum Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7AJ

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Tel: 01254 667 130

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Outside of the museum building in Blackburn

Encounter beetles, badgers, Japanese art and an Egyptian mummy on a street in Blackburn.  From cotton looms and coins, to football clubs and religious icons, experience over 2,000 years of history.  Learn about the town’s communities, international connections and the role it played during the Industrial Revolution.

At Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery there are things to make, dress-up costumes and activities to enjoy for visitors of all ages.  Escape to other worlds, attend a theatre show, draw your own portrait and experience a real night at the museum.

Create your own design on an original printing press, join in with the National Festival of Making, enjoy changing exhibitions and join a programme of events throughout the year.

Whether looking for inspiration, half-term fun or simply an escape from everyday life, either with friends, family or alone, it is the perfect place to visit.  There is always something new to discover at this hidden jewel, just steps away from the bustle of shopping in the town centre. 

 

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Free AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes

Events

Tuesday, 14th January 2025 - Tuesday, 23rd December 2025

Get Crafty: Saturday Free Arts & Craft Activities at Blackburn Museum & Art GalleryFree craft sessions.
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Thursday, 2nd October 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025

British Textile BiennialEach Biennial casts a new perspective on the role that textiles play in the past, present and future of our world.
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Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

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 and railway stations.Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for details of public transport 01254 688040For Information out of normal office hours conact Traveline 0871 200 2233 or National Rail 08457 484 950

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  • Open All Year

Establishment Features

  • Disabled Access/Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Coaches Welcome

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