Blackburn Museum

29/08/2026

Today is your final chance to see our 'Practise makes Pigeons' exhibition‼️

Ben Hall’s garden shed studio becomes the foundation of a new artwork installation here at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, capturing the spirit of makers and the unique spaces they create for their craft.⁠
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Down a ginnel, behind a high fence on a terraced street in Sheffield, sits a garden shed. Like many garden sheds, it’s full of tools. But in Ben’s shed, these are wheels, clay knives, loops and sponges. Surfaces are smudged with the dried residues of clay used to make the ceramics that line the high shelves.⁠
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Recognisable for their scored surfaces, glazed and fired in rich blues and etched with haiku, Ben’s vessels are containers for stories, observations and small moments of everyday life.⁠

Delivered in Partnership with The National Festival of Making as part of the 2026 programme.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
11AM-4:45PM
Free Entry

Discover Blackburn Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

27/08/2026

This week's Art UK theme celebrates National Dog Day! 🐾

We simply HAD to share this icon from our collection. 🖼💐

🏛 'The Scent' by Charles Spencelayh
🔗 https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/the-scent-153966

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

🐶🖼🏛

24/08/2026

FREE family-friendly workshops and activities this Summer at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery!

✨ What's on?

🎨 Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th August (12-3PM) - Tote bag designing with local artist Fawziyah Raja
All necessary materials will be provided, and participants will have the opportunity to design their own calico tote bag. Participant may create repeating patterns, or have freedom to explore. Using stamps with various inks, paint pens, buttons, fabric , gems and many fun crafty bits and bobs!

📍ALL WEEK (11AM–4PM)
Drop in for our ‘Get Crafty’ and museum activities

(Please note: All children must be supervised by an adult)

Discover Blackburn Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

22/08/2026

FINAL WEEK ⏳

🏛 Practise makes Pigeons: Ben Hall⁠

Ben Hall’s garden shed studio becomes the foundation of a new artwork installation, capturing the spirit of makers and the unique spaces they create for their craft.⁠
⁠
Down a ginnel, behind a high fence on a terraced street in Sheffield, sits a garden shed. Like many garden sheds, it’s full of tools. But in Ben’s shed, these are wheels, clay knives, loops and sponges. Surfaces are smudged with the dried residues of clay used to make the ceramics that line the high shelves.⁠
⁠
Recognisable for their scored surfaces, glazed and fired in rich blues and etched with haiku, Ben’s vessels are containers for stories, observations and small moments of everyday life.⁠
⁠
Delivered in Partnership with The National Festival of Making as part of the 2026 programme.

🏺 On until Saturday 29th August 2026.
Opening Times:
Tuesday - Saturday
11AM-4:45PM
Free Entry

Photo Credit: Jules Lister
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Discover Blackburn Arts Council England

20/08/2026

This week's Art UK theme is holiday and travel! ☀

We're sharing 'The Travelling Companions' c.1862 by Augustus Leopold Egg.

Who else loves a travel day with a good read? 📖💭

🏛 Birmingham Museums
🔗 https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/the-travelling-companions-33550

18/08/2026

THIS WEEK! 🤩👏

17/08/2026

FREE family-friendly workshops and activities this Summer at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery!

✨ What's on?

🪙 Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th August (12-3PM) - Portrait Coin Badges with Cath Ford
Create your own personalised coin badge inspired by the Hart Collection.

🎨 Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th August (12-3PM) - Tote bag designing with local artist Fawziyah Raja
All necessary materials will be provided, and participants will have the opportunity to design their own calico tote bag. Participant may create repeating patterns, or have freedom to explore. Using stamps with various inks, paint pens, buttons, fabric , gems and many fun crafty bits and bobs!

📍ALL WEEK (11AM–4PM)
Drop in for our ‘Get Crafty’ and museum activities

(Please note: All children must be supervised by an adult)

Discover Blackburn Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council