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We offer a fantastic range of new exhibitions every year. Both touring exhibitions and others featuring our own art, social history and natural history.

We monitor this account Mon-Fri, 9-5pm.

04/09/2024

Find out more about the history of Moorside and Sholver at St Thomas’s Moorside Parish Church this coming Saturday 7 September, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. See a presentation about the history of the church as well as photographs, war service records and interment records from Moorside and District Historical Society. You can also take a tour of the church tower. Drop in, no need to book. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

04/09/2024

Have you seen what we (and our amazing neighbours Oldham Libraries) have on for under fives? We work some incredible partners to bring the best sessions for our babies from Elizasays to Manchester Literature Festival. Don't forget to pick up your early years leaflet which will be out next week at your local library.

We're THRILLED to announce due to popular demand, GO Baby will return on the 12th & 26th September and then from October onwards will now be weekly (Thursdays, term time only)

04/09/2024

Don’t miss out on our Werneth Park Walk by Jeremy Sutcliffe, this coming Saturday 7 September, 11am-12.30pm. Explore the story of one of Oldham’s historic landmarks as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Get your tickets now – booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/werneth-park-walk-tickets-938636285397?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections

03/09/2024

Find out more about the history of Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley this weekend on Saturday 7 September, 10am-4pm. The church will be open for viewing with historical documents available to look at, as well as the War Grave in the graveyard. Drop in, no need to book. If you can’t make this Saturday, there are further open days on 13 and 14 September. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

03/09/2024

Round 2 of our artist's bursaries is open now!

Are you and Oldham-based creative, looking to develop your creative practise via training, networking, R&D or other development routes, and need a hand with costs?

Email [email protected] for a bursary application form.

03/09/2024

This weekend, visit the world’s first purpose-built Independent Methodist chapel at George Street Chapel Open Day, on Saturday 7 September, 11am-2pm. Discover the story of this Grade II* listed building as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Booking is essential. Call 0161 622 9264 to book your FREE place.

03/09/2024

Uncover ghostly goings-on in Oldham on this Friday evening, 6 September by joining the first of our two Oldham Ghost Walks as part of Oldham Histories Festival. There is a booking fee of £6 for children and £12 for adults for this event. Maximum of 4 children with each adult. Booking is essential via Eventbrite, so book your place to avoid a dreadful fright: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-town-centre-ghost-walk-1st-tour-tickets-938606747047?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

02/09/2024

To celebrate Back to School, we’re shining a light on Gallery Oldham’s school workshops.

First up is our new Key Stage Two workshop: A Portal to Oldham’s Industrial Past. In this immersive and interactive workshop, pupils meet famous Oldham photographer Squire Knott (pictured) in 1876 through a time portal and learn about Oldham’s role in the Industrial Revolution. Pupils get to dress up as mill workers and find out what job they would have had spinning cotton as well as taking part in activities to learn where cotton and coal comes from. They find out about the working conditions of slaves and mill workers followed by a creative writing exercise to empathise with slaves, mill workers and mill owners. There is also a tour of the Oldham Stories exhibition highlighting objects related to cotton and Oldham’s industrial past.

This two-hour workshop is led by an experienced educator and costs £115 for up to 35 pupils. Workshops take place on Mondays and Tuesdays.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 0161 770 4643.

02/09/2024

From this Friday 6 to next Sunday 15 September Saddleworth St Chad Parish church will be hosting a number of open days as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Visitors to the open days will experience the progress made to provide tranquil open spaces and improve access to church heritage. Watch out for special events, which will be posted on the Heritage Open Days website: https://tinyurl.com/ycypxz2w

02/09/2024

Oldham Histories Festival 2024 runs from this Friday, 6 until 15 September. From talks to walks there’s plenty to discover about Oldham’s heritage. If you are curious about the history around you, this is your chance to find out more about the people, places, buildings and stories across the borough. Don’t miss out! Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

01/09/2024

🎭️ Live@TheLibrary: Shirley Knot The Siren 🎭️
Thursday 19 September, 7pm, Oldham Library £6 per ticket

Ever wondered what happens to a siren when she ages? Shirley is here to tell you she is not willing to be put out to sea. Shirley’s cabaret sails through many decades of life’s rubbish as a Siren on the rocks!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livethelibrary-shirley-knot-the-siren-tickets-925172785707?aff=oddtdtcreator

31/08/2024

Join us on Wednesday 11 September, 5.30-7.30pm for ‘In Conversation: Cotton, Curry, Commerce and Beyond’ - an evening of conversation and reflection on life in Oldham, what the Borough’s 175-year history means to people from the British South Asian community, and what the future holds for them and the town. A video about the Cotton, Curry and Commerce project will also be shown. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-cotton-curry-commerce-and-beyond-tickets-939528152997?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

30/08/2024

Visit the Grade II* listed Oldham Parish Church of St Mary with St Peter on Saturday 14 September, 10am-4pm for their open day as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Explore the vast crypt containing vaults that belonged to many mill owners of the town. The legendary ‘Oldham Giant’ is also buried here! You can also view a memorial and exhibition to Oldhamers killed in the Spanish Civil War. Drop in, no need to book. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

30/08/2024

Join Graham Briggs and Rob Hargreaves, Thursday 12 September, 2-4pm, for ‘Connections: Oldham Brigaders at Home’ - a fascinating talk about the men from Oldham who volunteered to fight with the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. Booking essential via Eventbrite, so make sure to get your tickets to avoid missing out: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connections-oldham-brigaders-at-home-tickets-939555705407?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections

29/08/2024

Did you know that Oldham is home to one of the oldest microscopical societies in the country? Founded in 1864 the group still meets today with its earliest equipment currently on display alongside cuckoo eggs, butterflies, and just a tiny fraction of our vast taxidermy collection.

To learn more about Oldham’s links to natural history come to Gallery Oldham for our exhibition which is currently open until Saturday 11 January 2025.

29/08/2024

Join Jeremy Sutcliffe for ‘The Old Lane Through Oldham’ - a walk following the pre-turnpike land through Oldham to Rhodes Bank on Saturday 14 September 11am-12.30pm as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-old-lane-through-oldham-walk-tickets-939613839287?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections

29/08/2024

This time next week we'll be beginning the take-in for Oldham Open entries. It's one of our favourite times of the year, as we always get to see an amazing range of talent from across the borough.

Bring your work to the gallery between 5 - 7 September, 10am-4pm, along with your entry form. The show opens to the public on 20 September. If you live, work or study in Oldham you are eligible to enter. All the details and the entry form is on our website. Feel free to contact us via [email protected] if you have any questions.

29/08/2024

Join members of St Thomas’s Church Lees parish on Saturday, 14 September 10am-4pm for their Heritage Day as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Including guided tours, displays, and exploration of the church’s links with the wider Christian community, including a chance to look round the churchyard. Tours and presentations will be available throughout the day. Drop in, no need to book. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

28/08/2024

Learn about being a Fire Ranger at Dove Stone on Thursday 12 September 7-8pm at the Parish Church of St Chad Saddleworth. If you’re interested in environmental biodiversity and climate change, our speaker Dave will be discussing his role as a fire ranger, explaining the importance of the blanket bog and the deep peat. Find out about protecting and caring for Dove Stone itself, a dramatic landscape home to an array of wildlife from Peregrine Falcons to Mountain Hares. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-about-being-a-fire-ranger-at-dove-stone-oldham-tickets-1002910110137?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

28/08/2024

🎭️ Live@TheLibrary: The Imposter 🎭️
Thursday 12 September, 7pm, Oldham Library £6 per ticket

When a Magician performs a magic trick, everyone knows there is some kind of deception involved. It looks like Sam can read minds or predict the future, but he can’t do any of those things for real.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livethelibrary-the-imposter-tickets-799919429547?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/08/2024

On Saturday 14 September, 10am-3.30pm come down to Oldham Library to discover some of the fascinating webs, cycles, networks and connections within our natural world with Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society’s Open Day. No need to book, just turn up. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

27/08/2024

Head to on Friday 13 September 2-3.30pm for their Heritage walk. Uncover the rich heritage of the Northern Roots site. Learn about Roman roads, Victorian railway lines, the site of the world’s largest cotton mill and the Beautiful Oldham Society. Creator of the ‘My Northern Roots’ heritage and community inspired podcast Matt Dean will also join this guided walk, and you’ll get to listen to his podcast episodes as we explore the site. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite - https://bit.ly/heritageNR

27/08/2024

Uncover ghostly goings-on in Oldham on the dreaded Friday 13 September by joining the second of our two Oldham Ghost Walks from 7-8pm as part of Oldham Histories Festival. There is a booking fee of £6 for children and £12 for adults for this event. Maximum of 4 children with each adult. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-town-centre-ghost-walk-2nd-tour-tickets-938628552267?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

27/08/2024

Oldham Histories Festival 2024 runs from 6-15 September. From talks to walks there’s plenty to discover about Oldham’s heritage. If you are curious about the history around you, this is your chance to find out more about the people, places, buildings and stories across the borough. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

26/08/2024

Explore the buildings included in the Town Centre Conservation Area guided by Jeremy Sutcliffe on Thursday 12 September 11am-12noon. This linear walk will take you from Gallery Oldham to Henshaw Street. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-buildings-of-the-town-centre-conservation-area-walk-tickets-939531593287?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

26/08/2024

THIS IS IT!

The last week of the summer holidays is here and we've got an amazing line up of FREE activities including our amazing Summer Reading Challenge celebration event in partnership with including smoothie bikes and Mini Golf ⛳🚲

Scroll through to see what's on...

🛍️ Tote bag printing with
🐣 Little Reads with and
🐝 Bee facts and crafts with Damson
🎥 Fantastic Mr. Fox with
🍪 Sweet treats and delicious coffee with

And tons more to keep you entertained! 🎨☀️

26/08/2024

Explore objects and history relating to the Saddleworth area at Saddleworth Museum, Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September, 1-4pm. From a Viking ring found in Greenfield to a loom made in Dobcross there’s plenty to see as part of Oldham Histories Festival. There will also be a FREE slide show ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ with a hundred views of buildings and landscapes that have gone, running 1.30-3.30pm. Drop in, no need to book. Free entry to the slide show only. An entry fee applies to the rest of the museum. Visit our Festivals and Outdoor Events pages for all our Oldham Histories Festival events: https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festivals-outdoor-events/

26/08/2024

On Thursday 12 September, 5.30-7.30pm join us for ‘Innovation Made in Oldham’ where you can find out about some of the incredible innovation in Oldham over the years, from the cotton industry right up to the present with artificial intelligence. See behind the scenes at Manor Mill, a former cotton spinning mill that is now home to household names like Salter and Beldray and the HQ of a global company. Booking essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation-made-in-oldham-tickets-939592455327?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections

25/08/2024

Join Graham Briggs and Rob Hargreaves, Thursday 12 September, 2-4pm, for ‘Connections: Oldham Brigaders at Home’ - a fascinating talk about the men from Oldham who volunteered to fight with the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. Booking essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connections-oldham-brigaders-at-home-tickets-939555705407?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections

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Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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The brilliant Steph Marie from @TheButterflyPrincessShow had the opportunity to interview Rebecca Hill, our excellent Senior Exhibitions and Collections Officer, discussing her role, career, and the ongoing exhibitions at @GalleryOldham. A great watch!

It’s the last few days to catch Bani Abidi’s The Song at Gallery Oldham. Why not pop down during half term to experience this immersive audio and visual experience before it leaves Gallery 3 on the 1st June. Bani Abidi © 2022 #exhibition #oldham #sound #journey #moving #endingsoon

We've been having a busy time installing our new show last week and this week. Join our new jellyfish friends from this Saturday 25 May.

Do you ever wonder how memories are affected by sound? Do specific sounds have the power to transport you to another time or location, or maybe even remind you of someone significant in your life? For our latest exhibition in Gallery 3, Bani Abidi explores sound and migration, and what it means to be acoustically displaced through her film and sound installation. Bani Abidi © 2022 #exhibition #BaniAbidi #TheSong #new #opening #artist #installation #film #SoundInstalation

Thinking of things to do over the Easter break? Why not visit our newest exhibition The Song by Bani Abidi in Gallery 3. The Song glimpses an intimate portrait of an older man who is a recent arrival to Europe. Gliding between sanity and madness, tragedy and comedy, sitting on a background of regrets and nostalgia for communities left behind. FVU Frames & Bani Abidi © 2022 #BaniAbidi #TheSong #Oldham #GalleryOldham #Film

🎭️ Live@TheLibrary: Make some Noise with Dommy B 🎭️ Wednesday 10 April, 10.30am, Oldham Library £5 per ticket Dommy B has sent Oldham Library a message! 😊 Come see his show for fun, laughter and stories!! For children 5+ and their grown ups. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-some-noise-tickets-795219552087?aff=oddtdtcreator

December is the month where everything sparkles ✨️ ... including this beautiful mineral from the Gallery Oldham collections! This specimen contains two different forms of the mineral hematite - one dull red in colour, the other sparkly black. #MineralMonday #LoveOldham #museum #naturalhistorymuseum #hematite #mineral #geology #sparkle #christmas

Jennifer Reid is at Gallery Oldham this afternoon ‘Singing Oldham’. All her songs are about our lovely town. Come on down for the next performance at 1.30pm in Gallery Two. We enjoyed the one about Oldham’s ski slope the most. #oldhamhour #loveoldham #performance #oldham #festivalseason #festivaloldham

Join us from 4 February – 25 March 2023 for the first exhibition in our Gallery 4. #Endomorphosis: The Exhibition, by the incredible @cabasacarnival The exhibition aims to raise awareness of #Endometriosis using #bodypaint as a tool for well-being and empowerment. https://galleryoldham.org.uk/exhibitions/gallery-4/

Throwback Thursday! Throwing it back to not so long ago! Check out the highlights of our Jubilee celebrations over the bank holiday weekend in June. From Oldham's official Beacon Lighting Ceremony to Festival Oldham. @OldhamCouncil @OldhamLibraries #ILoveOldham #GalleryOldham #Oldham #VisitManchester #tbt #throwback #didyouknow #arts #creativity #outdoorarts #community #platinumjubilee

Come say hi!!⁠ ⁠ St Panther⁠ Oldham Library⁠ Friday 12th August⁠ Doors 8pm https://stpanther.com/ Get ya tix > https://www.seetickets.com/event/st-panther/oldham-library/2310460 @loudinlibraries @OldhamLibraries #newmusic #livemusic #fridayvibes #ILoveOldham #Oldham #VisitMcr #Manchester

Friday 12th August, Cali based St Panther performs in Oldham Library as part of her European tour.⁠ ⁠ ' With a confident voice that gracefully moves from singing to rapping...She's got a touch of Amy Winehouse’s rasp, expresses emotions with Lizzo-style directness...' - LA Times⁠ ⁠ Get your tix! https://www.seetickets.com/event/st-panther/oldham-library/2310460 @OldhamLibraries @loudinlibraries #ILoveOldham #Oldham #VisitOldham #Manchester #VisitManchester #McrWire #manchester._life #music #manchestermusic #rap #rnb #jazz

Over the Jubilee bank holiday week Gallery Oldham will be open as follows: Monday 30th May, Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June and Sunday 5th June - closed Tuesday 31st May, Wednesday 1st June and Saturday 4th June - open as usual 10am - 5pm with last admission to the galleries at 4.45pm. We hope that everyone has a lovely time over the extended bank holiday. Fingers crossed for some good weather. #Jubilee #bankholiday #galleryoldham #openinghours #LoveOldham #OldhamHour #oldham

✏️If you bagged yourself one of our 1000 FREE Spring Thing activity packs crammed full of craft and planting materials to get growing and be creative this Spring, please make sure you pop down to the library and pick it up. ⁠🌷 ⁠ Library opening times for collection can be found on our webpage: ⁠ 📚 https://galleryoldham.org.uk/spring-thing/ #LoveOldham #visitoldham #oldham #mcr #gmcr #OldhamHour #craft #familyfriendly #instagood #family #HungryLittleMinds #ThingsToDoAtHome #instamagicinsta #rainydayactivities #ukmums #beingmum #kidsactivities #preschool #kidscraft #playmatters #keepingbusy #lockdownlife #instamum #VisitManchester #manchestermums #kidsinmuseums ⁠#mcrfamilyfun

Did you know that feltmaking is the oldest form of textile making known to man? Welcome in the Spring by getting creative and making your own felt leaves. Super soft wool is perfect for wet felting, once you've learnt the technique see what else you can make. We'd recommend this activity for children aged 5+ with adult supervision. ✂️ galleryoldham.org.uk/spring-thing/ @mcr_manchester @OldhamLibraries #feltmaking #felting #loveoldham #oldham #mcr #gmcr #OldhamHour #manchester #familyfriendly #family #FunThingsToDo #ThingsToDoAtHome #playislearning #instamagicinsta #rainydayactivities #ukmums #beingmum #kidsactivities #kidscraft #playmatters #lockdownlife #makingstuff #instamum #VisitManchester #manchestermums #kidsinmuseums #familytime #craft

🍃Put your wellies on, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Explore nature with your little one this Easter and join in this messy adventure. Watch our how-to-guide to create mud paintings as we search for the perfect twig paintbrush and use mud, leaves and sticks to create our work of art. We have just over 100 packs left - be sure to get them before they go! 🌳Playing is the best way to learn..... https://youtu.be/AgSMkcUUoTk @mcr_manchester @OldhamLibraries #mudpainting #loveoldham #oldham #mcr #gmcr #OldhamHour #manchester #familyfriendly #family #FunThingsToDo #ThingsToDoAtHome #playislearning #instamagicinsta #rainydayactivities #ukmums #beingmum #kidsactivities #kidscraft #playmatters #lockdownlife #makingstuff #instamum #VisitManchester #manchestermums #kidsinmuseums #familytime #momlife #motherhood #toddlerlife #preschool #earlyyears