Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1SE
England

Website

E-mail

General Enquiries

museum@bolton.gov.uk

Education Services

bolton.museum.education.services@bolton.gov.uk

Telephone

Museum Customer Services Team

01204 332211

Fax

Bolton Museum Office

01204 332241

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Bolton is a medium sized regional museum that has its origins in the Chadwick Museum and Mere Hall Art Gallery. Both of these were merged when the new building was built in 1939 to house the collections at Le Mans Crescent in the heart of Bolton town centre.

We receive 250,000 visitors and over 5,000 enquiries each year and provide an acclaimed education programme which includes workshops for schools and colleges, a school loans service, INSET training for teachers, weekend activity programmes for families, teacher's packs, public lectures, special events and interactive exhibitions.

Venue Type:

Museum, Library, Archive, Gallery

Opening hours

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 09.00-17.00

Closed: Sun
Bank Holidays.

Admission charges

FREE

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Toilets
Auditorium
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Library with public access
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Meeting room available

Additional info

Most areas of the Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium are accessible to people with disabilities, using the ramped entrance and passenger lift in the foyer.
Our Customer Service Team are always happy to help if you require assistance or information.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1SE
England

Website

Bolton Museum & Archive Service main web site

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Archives & Local Studies section

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/bolton-archives/

The Bowyer Bible site

www.bowyerbible.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Humphrey Spender site

www.spendersworktown.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Museum collections online

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/collections/

E-mail

General Enquiries

museum@bolton.gov.uk

Education Services

bolton.museum.education.services@bolton.gov.uk

Telephone

Museum Customer Services Team

01204 332211

Fax

Bolton Museum Office

01204 332241

The museums collection includes Archaeology, Art, Botany, Egyptology, Entomology, Geology, Social History, Natural History, and Zoology.

Collection details

Toys and Hobbies, Sport, Social History, Science and Technology, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Music, Medicine, Land Transport, Industry, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology

Collections services

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1SE
England

Website

Bolton Museum & Archive Service main web site

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Archives & Local Studies section

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/bolton-archives/

The Bowyer Bible site

www.bowyerbible.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Humphrey Spender site

www.spendersworktown.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Museum collections online

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/collections/

E-mail

General Enquiries

museum@bolton.gov.uk

Education Services

bolton.museum.education.services@bolton.gov.uk

Telephone

Museum Customer Services Team

01204 332211

Fax

Bolton Museum Office

01204 332241

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Worktown: 'The Everyday'

3 December 2011 — 18 February 2012 *on now

On 18th October 2011, Anna White came into the museum to take photographs of Boltonians to see how they have changed from when photographer Humphrey Spender took photos of Bolton during the 1930s. Everyone who was
photographed received a free copy and their image and all images will go into the Bolton archive for further generations to look at; as well as some of them going into this exhibition. Come along and see if you are featured! The exhibition is supported by Bolton le Moors Rotary Club and the University of Bolton.

Suitable for

Family friendly

Christianity in Bolton

10 March — 26 May 2012

Explore what Christianity in 2012 means to one group in Bolton.
In conjunction with Bolton Christian Community Cohesion.

Suitable for

Any age

'Northern Legacy': Photographs of Bolton and District by Harold Robinson

21 January — 7 April 2012 *on now

Harold’s preference for working in black and white film perfectly captures the stark realism of the industrial landscape depicted in many of his photos.

Suitable for

Any age

'Diamond Jubilee Bolton': 60 Years of changing Bolton 1952 - 2012

5 May — 1 September 2012

How does life today compare with 1952? From the changing townscape to 1950s’ fashion, there will be plenty to see, do . . . and make you think!

Suitable for

Any age

'England 'Till I Die': Photographs by Adrian Barber

9 June — 15 September 2012

To coincide with the England football team’s appearance in the 2012 European Championship Finals, these photos of local people taken during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa capture all the drama, pain and community spirit generated by following England. This project commissioned by Bolton at Home.

Suitable for

Any age

Worktown's 75th Birthday

22 September — 10 November 2012

Find out what Boltonians in the 1930s thought about everything from world politics to a trip to the cinema and see how the project still inspires people today.

Suitable for

Any age

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1SE
England

Website

Bolton Museum & Archive Service main web site

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Archives & Local Studies section

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/bolton-archives/

The Bowyer Bible site

www.bowyerbible.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Humphrey Spender site

www.spendersworktown.boltonmuseums.org.uk

Bolton Museum collections online

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/collections/

E-mail

General Enquiries

museum@bolton.gov.uk

Education Services

bolton.museum.education.services@bolton.gov.uk

Telephone

Museum Customer Services Team

01204 332211

Fax

Bolton Museum Office

01204 332241

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Bugs, Fish and Egyptians!

21 February 2012

On Tuesday 21st February you can handle some live bugs with our bug expert, and on Thursday 23rd February you can take part in an ancient Egyptian craft activity. There are also Fish Feeds in the Aquarium at 1.30pm on both days. Free, no need to book.

Suitable for

5-6
7-10

When

1:30-4pm

Newly Self Employed: The Basics

22 February 2012

They will cover learning how to register, record keeping, the date of your Tax Return and when payments are due. To book a place please phone 01204 332853.

Suitable for

16-17
18+
Not suitable for children

When

10am-12:30pm

Bugs, Fish and Egyptians!

23 February 2012

Suitable for

5-6
7-10

When

1:30-4pm

Lunchtime Talk - 'Bolts around the World'

24 February 2012

A free, informal lunchtime talk with Teri Booth, Documentation Assistant. No need to book and feel free to bring your lunch. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

16-17
18+
Not suitable for children

When

1-1:30pm

Super Saturday: The Victorians!

25 February 2012

Our theme for February is the Victorians! Activities include family trails, storytelling, crafts and more. Activities are free and there’s no need to book, however if you have a group of more than six children, please phone us on 01204 332211 so we can accommodate you.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11am-3pm

World Book Day Coffee Morning

1 March 2012

Join us for an informal coffee and chat as we talk about our favourite books. Suitable for ages 16+. For more information on World Book Day visit www.worldbookday.com.

Suitable for

16-17
18+
14-15

When

10:30-11:30am

Little Treasures

3 March — 28 April 2012

Enjoy fun and creative art sessions with your children at Bolton Central Library every other Saturday on 3rd, 17th and 31st March, and 14th and 28th April. As part of the Little Treasures Family Learning, families can make things, listen to stories and explore objects from Bolton Museum. Places must be booked in advance for all sessions. To book, please contact Bolton Museum on 01204 332211.

Suitable for

0-4
Especially for children

World Book Day Storytime

3 March 2012

Join us as we celebrate World Book Day with storytelling for ages 4 – 7. Come in fancy dress as your favourite book character! For more information on World Book Day visit www.worldbookday.com.

Suitable for

5-6
0-4
7-10

When

10:30-11am

Lunchtime Talk: Bolton Beginnings, Ancient & Medieval Bolton

30 March 2012

A free, informal lunchtime talk with Erin Beeston, Collections Access Officer (Museums). No need to book and feel free to bring your lunch. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

16-17
18+
Not suitable for children

When

1-1:30pm

Lunchtime Talk - 'Bolton before Bolton': Prehistoric Bolton

27 April 2012

A free, informal lunchtime talk with Ian Trumble, Documentation Assistant. No need to book and feel free to bring your lunch. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

18+
16-17
Not suitable for children

When

1-1:30pm

Lunchtime Talk - 'Birds and Beasts': Wildlife on your Doorstep

25 May 2012

A free, informal lunchtime talk with Don Stenhouse, Collections Access Officer (Museums). No need to book and feel free to bring your lunch.

Suitable for

16-17
18+

When

1-1:30pm

Lunchtime Talk - Clogs & Cotton: Women in Victorian Bolton

29 June 2012

A free, informal lunchtime talk with Helen Romaniszyn, Information Services Assistant. No need to book and feel free to bring your lunch. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

16-17
18+
Not suitable for children

When

1-1:30pm

Computer Help in the History Centre

26 January — 27 December 2012 *on now

Join us for an hour's one-to-one with our computer mentors on the basics of using computers to help search your family history. Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332185. Sessions take place every Thursday from 10am - 11am or 11am - 12pm.