Haworth Art Gallery and Artist Studios

02/09/2026

Science and Heritage – How to Heat Your House!

When William and Anne Haworth had their house built they wanted the modern luxuries. One of these luxuries was to have central heating. This was a complex ventilation system to ensure that the warm air circulated through the house.

When walking around the top floor of the gallery you will see beautiful metal grates on the floor complete with William's initials. These form part of the ventilation network allowing the warm air to travel through the house.

William and Anne also had fireplaces put in all the rooms so that the traditional way of heating was also possible. I wonder which they found the most effective?

Explore the house and find out more about the Hollins Hill Household at our special Free Family Event - Heritage Open Day on Sunday 20th September 12 - 4 pm.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/the-hollins-hill-household.html

Our standard opening times are Wednesday-Sunday 12-4:30 pm with last entry and purchase in the shop at 4 pm.

01/09/2026

Are you looking for fun and free activities for the last part of the summer holiday?

Our wonderful selection of trails are now easy to grab near our entrance.
We have a mix of indoor and outdoor trails to keep you busy!

Don't forget to return the clipboard after your done and collect your sticker.

30/08/2026

Haworth Art Gallery and Museum: FREE Bite Size Tour Wednesday 2nd September

First Wednesday of the month means one of our knowledgeable staff will be lead a Bite Size Tour giving an 'Introduction to Haworth Art Gallery'.
Meet at reception at 2pm, no booking required. Tour lasts around 20 minutes.

We look forward to welcoming you!

We are open Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 4:30 pm (last entry and shop closes at 4 pm).

29/08/2026

Haworth Art Gallery and Museum – Work Experience

Today, we are delighted to share some of the comments from a brilliant, Year 12 work experience student, about the week they recently spent with us.

They loved the varied nature of being a Visitor Assistant and being able to help in many and various ways from weddings to the shop, and from checking the building to helping prepare for Dementia Friendly Crafts.
Their favourite part of the whole experience was meeting new people, and finding out about the teams varied backgrounds and routes to working here.

Thank you for all your help!

28/08/2026

Haworth Art Galley and Museum: Takeover Day Throwback

It was so much fun being taken over by the children from Mount Pleasant Primary School last November!
You can read all about it on the Kids in Museums website.
https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/takeover-day-pilot-case-study-haworth-art-gallery/

27/08/2026

Have you ever stopped to notice this painting hung between The Gallery Kitchen and the bathroom?⚓

Sometimes overlooked in the corridor, “Coast Scene” by William Shayer is an impressive scene with children and animals, perspective and drama.

When you next walk past this painting, make sure to stop and allow yourself to be drawn in to the panoramic scene framed by a stunning gilt swept frame.

The painting (HAG3) is one of the paintings left by Anne Haworth for the people of Accrington.
All our oil paintings can be found on https://artuk.org/

26/08/2026

Haworth Art Gallery and Museum: International Dog Day 🐶

Join us at the museum in celebrating International Dog Day, an occasion to raise awarness about the importance of adoption, rescue and animal welfare.

If you go to the front of the house you will spot our famous grotesques animals looking at you fron the parapet. Amongst them you will find a dog, as well as a bird, a ram and even a goat.
How many different animals can you spot? Let us know in the comments.

26/08/2026

This Sunday at Haworth Art Gallery and Museum.
Please contact Accrington Music Association directly if you have a young musician interested in taking part.

We are very pleased to announce an exciting new music project.

We only have 8 places available for this unique opportunity. Anyone who wants to book a place or find out more can get in touch by messenger or email [email protected].

The first session is on 30th August, 10.30am - 4pm, venue in Hyndburn to be confirmed. Follow up sessions will be arranged with the participants availability in mind.

It’s completely free and we are looking for some focused young people to take part.

25/08/2026

Haworth Art Gallery and Museum: end of Summer holidays

Join us at the gallery this week in marking the end of Summer holidays with free crafts activities, indoor and outdoor trails.

🎨Family Art Club: Wednesday to Friday, 1pm-3pm. Drop-in self led crafts in our community room.

🌲🏛️Indoor trails and outdoor hunts, Wednesday to Sunday, from 12noon to 4pm. The activity sheets are available to collect in our reception area in a handy display as soon as you enter the front door. Don't forget - return the clipboard and collect your sticker from our friendly Front of House team!

Have you enjoyed our activities during the holidays? We would love to hear from you. Don't forget to fill in a feedback form and suggest new activities for the coming holidays. You can find the form and suggestion box in our Community Room.