Museum
Come and enjoy amazing history, art, culture and activities in our accessible and family friendly galleries.
Ranging from Egyptian mummies to local history and wildlife, Bolton's collection has something for everyone.
Bringing the Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Archives and Aquarium to you at Home!
We are now open in our newly renovated Central Library on Le Mans Crescent.
We are happy to finally be able to share our newly refurbished location with everyone. Come along and have a look. If you are not a member of the library it is free to join and check out a book. Why not also visit Cafe Crescent for a brew and a bite to eat while you are here.
We look forward to seeing you.
Bolton Museum - Gallery Notice
Bolton Museum's Nature Gallery (Animals, Plants and Minerals) is partially closed for essential maintenance until further notice.
Come and enjoy amazing history, art, culture and activities in our accessible and family friendly galleries. Find information about branch opening times and all our other services. History and visitor information about our historic halls Hall i' th' Wood Museum and Smithills Hall. Greater Manchester's only public aquarium, based in the Central Library and Museum building. Browse archives indexes and plan your visit to the History Centre. Come and enjoy amazing history, art, culture and activities in our accessible and family friendly galleries.Museum
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Film Screenings at Bolton Central Library and Museum Lecture Theatre. March to June 2024
Come to Bolton Museum Up Close gallery to see fantastic examples of Special Effects Model Making from the University of Bolton. Exhibition open until 12 May 2024