Exhibitions

In addition to our Egyptology, Local History, Natural History and Art Gallery displays, we also have regular themed exhibitions throughout the year.

Current Exhibitions

Previous Exhibitions

Neon Creations - Bright Ideas

Saturday 30 November 2024 to Sunday 23 February 2025 in the Temporary Exhibition gallery at Bolton Museum.

Special Effects Model Making

Why We Ring

Robot

Going to the Match

Richard Slee - Mantelpiece Observations

Madeleine Waller - Mantelpiece Stories

Bolton, 1970s - Photographs by Don Tonge

The World of Colours

Caring for Everyone - The Community Response to Covid-19

The Incredible Journey

Black Land to the Land of Bows: Exploring the fabric of society

Building Bolton: The Bradshaw Gass & Hope Story 

Starting Out: An exhibition about Growing Up in Bolton