Upon the entrance you will see our green iron gates and ramp down for access.
Please talk to us if you have queries or require any assistance in advance of your visit by phoning 01254 667130, or by emailing: museum@blackburn.gov.uk
On the day of your visit, our Visitor Services Team will be available to help.
You can also give us a call on the day of your planned visit if you require assistance.
Please see our Visual Story for visitors below:
Visual Story
Getting Here
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn BB1 7AJ
The museum is located on the corner of Richmond Terrace and Museum Street.
For a location map please click here.
Blackburn can be reached by the M65 via the M6 or M61. If you are travelling from Preston, Blackburn can be reached on the A677, from Bolton on the A666 and from Chorley on the A674.
Public Transport
Blackburn Museum is approx a 10 minute walk from Blackburn bus and railway stations. Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for details of public transport 01254 688040.
For Information out of normal office hours contact: Traveline 0871 200 2233 or National Rail 08457 484 950
Parking
There are pay and display bays around the town centre and above the Mall shopping centre. Short-stay (1 hour) pay and display spaces are located on Richmond Terrace and Museum Street.
Main Entrance
How busy is the museum?
Our friendly staff will welcome you at the welcome desk.
Collections
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery houses a rich and fascinating collection of paintings, Japanese prints, Christian icons, medieval manuscripts, natural history specimens, egyptian artefacts and of course the local and social history of its hometown, Blackburn.