September 2026
COBinet of Curiosities
12th September 2026 - 5th January 2027
Meet the Creatives Of Blackburn (COB).
Wainwright: His Journey from Blackburn to Butteremere.
Tuesday 13th October
14:00 -15:00 FREE- Members £3 – Non Members
Annual General Meeting – followed by a talk by Ken Ford: An ‘Unknown’ Artist: Hubert Williams 1905 to 1989
Tuesday 10th November
14:00 -15:00 FREE- Members £3 – Non Members
Then and Now: Blackburn Museum’s Art Gallery
Thursday 8th October
Join our art curator for a lunch time gallery tour as part of Art History Festival 2026.
Stories Behind Portraits in the Victorian Gallery with Ken Ford
Friday 9th October
Dive into the fascinating tales behind portraits in our Victorian Gallery. As part of the 2026 Art History Festival.
Collected Creatures
March - January 2027
An exhibition exploring the many creatures of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery’s collection.
Art and Industry
July - January 2027
Explore recent acquisitions and displays in the new Art and Industry section of the Contemporary Art Gallery.
Saturday Art Club
Every Saturday 26 Oct 2026 — 10 July 2027
The Craft&Making Saturday Club at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is a free programme of workshops for young people who have a passion for making.
Saturday Art Club
Every Saturday 4 Oct 2025 — 4 July 2025
The Craft&Making Saturday Club at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is a free programme of workshops for young people who have a passion for making.