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Showcasing some of the best international and local art, Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre is the ideal attraction for those looking to enjoy art and discover more about Bury's rich history.

04/07/2025

Feel inspired by the amazing art on display during your next visit to Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre.

Take a seat & enjoy our Inspiration Creation Space and create your own artwork to display on our wall! 🖼️🎨

What will you draw on your next visit?

02/07/2025

Here’s what we have coming up this month at Bury Art Museum!

Stay tuned for more information about our summer holiday activities! ☀🎨

30/06/2025

BURY ART MUSEUM UPDATES

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are currently experiencing some network difficulties. Unfortunately, we are unable to answer phone calls and email responses may be slower than usual. We are also only able to accept cash payments in our shop.
We apologise for any inconvenience and are hoping the issues will be resolved soon.

Currently our customer lift is out of order, for entry to our Museum space and Bury Archives, please use the ramp at the front of the building. For access to our reception, Bury Art Shop and Sculpture Centre, please use the Bury Library Ramp.

28/06/2025

It’s been 1 week since Q***R FEST and we would like to thank everyone who visited (despite the very warm weather🌞)!

A big thank you to all the artists & guests who took part! We had a great day and hope you did too! 🌈

And just a reminder you can still visit the new Steven Appleby exhibition ‘I’ve had enough of secrets’ up until 20th September.

25/06/2025

Comic Con at Bury Art Museum! 🦸

Sunday 29th June from 10am

Step into the Comic Book Creators' Zone at Bury Art Museum!

Meet some of the biggest names in the comic book world, hear their stories, and get inspired. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a budding illustrator, or just love great storytelling, this is a must-visit zone filled with talent, art, and imagination!

Special Guests Include:
💥David Leach – (Toxic!, Psycho Gran, and more)
💥Colin Mathieson, Dan Whitehead, John Jackson, Brian M Clark, Dave West, Steve Tanner
💥Angoulême Partnership Guests – We’re proud to welcome a delegation from Angoulême International Comics Festival from Bury’s twin town of Angoulême, France – one of the world’s most famous comic art capitals.
AND SO MUCH MORE!!

🎟 Free town centre-wide event with something for all ages. Check out Discover Bury for more info!!!

23/06/2025

Life drawing workshop! ✍️

Thursday 26th June, 6-8pm

Join us for our continued series of untutored unclothed life drawing sessions in the inspiring gallery spaces of Bury Art Museum.

And thank you to anyone who visited our Figure and Portrait Studies’ exhibition, which has now closed!

🎟️ This session costs £12 - booking is essential!

To book please get in touch with our team on 0161 253 5878

📸Ethel Walker, Study of Male Figure (not currently on display)

21/06/2025

🌈 Reminder!! Q***R FEST continues this evening at 7:30pm at The Met with a performance of WITH LOVE, MR GAY.

Following sold-out, award-winning and critically acclaimed runs, WITH LOVE, MR. GAY concludes its national tour with three final performances.

It started with a note: “If you move my bin again I’ll get an ex-mercenary to destroy you… from flat 2”

Playwright Joshua Val Martin turns his real story into a laugh-out-loud, one-hour mix of cabaret, comedy and music that asks: can we ever truly resolve a conflict?

🎟 Tickets £12/£10 conc. Visit the link in our bio to book!

"With Love, Mr. Gay is an absolute gem: a gorgeous example of a story carved with admirable skill and brought to life by two superlative performers." - Everything Theatre

20/06/2025

🌈 Join us tomorrow for Q***R FEST 10am-5pm!!
Swipe for the schedule of events including Q&As and spoken word readings!

Special pop up exhibitions taking place tomorrow:
🖼️Towards Memorial (pictured in this post)– In a period of political and social uncertainty, how can what you wear help to express your beliefs and what you stand for? TOWARDS MEMORIAL is an art project that explores this question by remaking a pair of sandals designed and made by the socialist writer, poet and activist Edward Carpenter (1844-1929). Gifted to LGBTQI+ activists, the wearing of these sandals activates the stories and struggles of the past, bringing them to life in the present day
🖼️ Jez Dolan – A chance to see artworks which are part of Bury’s Permanent Collection, including, Wolfenden (commissioned by Parliament in 2015 to commemorate the 1957 Wolfenden Report) and Polari: an Etymology - According to a Diagrammatic by Alfred H Barr alongside the Polari Bible and a collaborative LGBTQ+ interpretation of The Cruel Sister
🖼️PROTEST! – Documenting Dissent - IAP:MCR mark the 21st anniversary of the abolition of section 28. In 1988 coinciding with the height of the AIDS crisis; less than 10% of British adults thought that same-sex relations were ‘acceptable’. Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government subsequently introduced Section 28 of the Local Government Act which prohibited the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ by schools and local authorities. In direct response to this, and as an act of protest and defiance, over 20,000 people took to Manchester’s streets to express their anger, making it the biggest & single LGBTQ+ demonstration in British history. This event is the starting point for PROTEST! Come and find out more about the project.
🖼️Steven Appleby's 'I've had enough of secrets' will be on display until September 20th!

19/06/2025

🌈 Q***R FEST EVENTS 🌈
Just 2 days to go until Q***R FEST on Saturday 21st June from 10am-5pm!

Drop in events (all day):
🎨 Badge making with Sarah-Joy Ford - make a pronoun inspired badge with the wonderful Sarah-Joy Ford or create your own design to take away – materials provided. Get inspired with Sarah-Joy, an artist who works with textiles to explore the complexities and pleasures of q***r communities, histories and archive.

🎨 Miss Fields Painting Parlour by Rachael Field – have your unique portrait made by the marvellous Rachael Field. Come and sit for the artist who has been making paintings of important q***r historical and contemporary icons, starting with Divine, Pete Burns and Leigh Bowery; followed by Gertrude Stein, Radclyffe Hall, and Gluck and now on to contemporary icons such as David Hoyle and Violet Blonde.

🎨 Meet artists & writers, buy artworks direct from the makers and get books & publications signed. Including: Steven Appleby, Helen Davies, Jez Dolan, Rachael Field, Sarah-Joy Ford, Florian Houlker, Xanthe Hutchinson, Alana Lake, Alison Malach, P**s & Vinegar. Stalls also from: Bury LGBTQI+ Forum, Protest! Project from IAP:MCR, FAGUE fashion.

18/06/2025

🌈 Q***R FEST EVENTS 🌈

3 days to go until Q***R FEST on Saturday 21st June!!

✍ Fabulous Figure Drawing with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
From 12pm-1pm

A rare opportunity to capture the glamorous Sisters as they model for this relaxed life drawing session - materials provided! They look gorgeous, and are loud, outrageous, in your face and bold. The Sisters spread joy and help fight discrimination by bringing a little fun into life and generally do good in the community. And all with lots of glitter, a wee bit of makeup and lots of positive attitude all wrapped up in a habit! All materials provided, no experience needed.

🎤 From 1pm we will also have spoken word performances, including poetry and comedy from Karl Haslam, Phil Landells and Kerry Moriarty amongst others!

17/06/2025

🌈 Q***R FEST EVENTS 🌈

Just 4 days to go until Q***R FEST on Saturday 21st June!!

Steven Appleby – ‘I’ve had enough of secrets’

Join us for the launch of Steven Appleby’s new exhibition as well as a special opportunity to see Steven in conversation with lifelong friend Malcolm Garrett, to discuss this show and ‘Dragman’, amongst other things…

Following the huge success of Nothing is Real at Space Station 65 in London, fans of Steven Appleby's unmistakable drawing style, as seen in their many books and in comic strips such as Captain Star (NME, Observer), Small Birds Singing (The Times), and Loomus (Guardian), will not be disappointed in this new exhibition, 'I’ve had enough of secrets' which continues to delve into things not being what they appear to be…

Featuring original sketches and pages from, ‘Dragman’, Steven’s inspirational and delightfully witty long-form graphic thriller, briming with their oblique and absurdly imaginative musings on 'what is life really all about?' as well as drawings, paintings and photographs exploring identity; a chance to glimpse into the not so secret life of one of Britain's favourite artists.

🎟 11:30am-1pm Steven Appleby Q&A with Malcolm Garrett followed by book signing. No need to book - arrive early to avoid disappointment!

'I’ve had enough of secrets' exhibition continues until 20 September

16/06/2025

🌈 Q***R FEST EVENTS 🌈
Just 5 days to go until Q***R FEST on Saturday 21st June!!

🎤Matt Cain in discussion with David Catterall

Cain, known for his insightful and uplifting stories that explore LGBTQ+ themes, will engage in a candid discussion about his recent works, the realities of LGBT life, and his experiences writing q***r content.

As an influential voice in contemporary q***r literature, Matt Cain has carved out a unique space where LGBTQ+ characters and narratives take centre stage, resonating with readers from all backgrounds. His latest books, filled with warmth, wit, and deeply personal reflections, challenge societal norms while celebrating love, identity, and self-acceptance.

During the session, attention will be focused on Matt Cain’s recent books, which have already stirred conversation in literary circles for their profound exploration of q***r lives and experiences. Cain’s writings not only captivate with their lyrical narratives but also serve as heartfelt reflections on LGBT life.

By sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process, Cain will reveal the challenges and inspirations that have influenced his journey as a q***r writer. The discussion promises to be an intimate exploration of both the personal and the political aspects of q***r existence, enriching our understanding of how literature can serve as both a mirror and a catalyst for societal change.
Whether fans of his work or newcomers to q***r literature, participants will leave with a deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling in shaping cultural understanding and inclusion.

🎟 No need to book - arrive early to avoid disappointment! The Q&A will be followed by a special book signing with the acclaimed author.

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Bury
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Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm

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