Schools Out
We are pleased to announce that we will be a hub for Schools Out next March.
We will also be a hub for Outing the Past for LGBT History month in February 2019.
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Bolton Museum is now open
Explore the new galleries including Bolton’s Egypt which draws on the town’s longstanding association with Egyptology.
Bolton’s Egypt features a walk-through replica of the tomb of the ancient pharaoh Thutmose III. The exhibition features over 2,000 artefacts from Bolton’s significant collection.
The new gallery is joined by Bolton’s Art, a showcase of the finest works in the museum’s collection and Bolton’s Nature, an exploration of natural history.
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Come and enjoy amazing history, art, culture and activities in our accessible and family friendly galleries.
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Browse archives indexes and plan your visit to the History Centre based at Bolton Museum.
Archives sectionThe Aquarium
Greater Manchester's only public aquarium, based in the Central Library and Museum building.
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History and visitor information about our historic halls: Hall i' th' Wood Museum and Smithills Hall.
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