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

Coming Soon - Open Art 2026

Opens 14 February 2026 in the Temporary Exhibition gallery at Bolton Museum.

Reebok and Normal Wash

Documenting your community

Neon Creations

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