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Travel through time and around the world at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, one of the oldest local museums in the country. Contact 01925 442399
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Opened in 1857, the building's features have been carefully preserved, with original glass cabinets full of objects. There's something for everyone at the Museum, from dinosaurs to mummies to fine art. Explore our beautifully refurbished galleries, and learn about ancient civilizations from Egypt to Peru. There are also displays on the natural world and Warrington's history, as well as changing ar

t exhibitions featuring work from leading artists. And look out for our brand new Cabinet of Curiosities gallery! Guided tours are available – organised group visits by prior arrangement.

27/08/2026

📜 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - WE'RE PART OF IT 📜

Warrington is once again taking part in England's largest community-led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations 🤝

From 11 to 20 September, we'll be helping to bring people together to celebrate their heritage and community through a series of special events, which are free to attend but may require pre-booking.

To view this year's programme follow the link below - or keep an eye on our socials over the next couple of weeks as we pick out some of the highlights. Hope to see you then!

https://culturewarrington.org/2026/08/13/heritage-open-days-2026-the-programme/

26/08/2026

💚 GREEN WELLBEING COURSE 💚

In an increasingly hectic, digital and urbanised world - it's important to remember that our connection to nature can improve our wellbeing.

So we're inviting you to join us as we go back to basics with this free five-week course led by a qualified medical herbalist and meditation practitioner with all materials and refreshments supplied.

The bespoke workshops take place on September 16, 23 and 30 and October 7 and 21. To book one of the limited places, email Manda at [email protected]

21/08/2026

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the Warrington branch of Skipton Building Society who have donated £150 worth of crafts supplies to Warrington Museum 🙏🙏

It followed a chance conversation when we found out they have a small budget for supporting local charitable organisations.

The next thing we know Adrian from Skipton popped round with two bags worth of supplies for Crafternoons, holiday crafts and Whimsical Wednesdays 🛍️🎨

We're ever so grateful to everyone at the building society in Bridge Street, and Adrian has even said he'll be back with his family to try some of our crafts out for himself!

🖌️ 𝘼 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙪𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙮

🏴‍☠ 21 August – 𝘗𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 (10𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 3𝘱𝘮)
🐦 22 August – 𝘗𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 (1𝘱𝘮 𝘵𝘰 3𝘱𝘮)
🐠 26 August – 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 (10𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 3𝘱𝘮)
🪭 28 August – 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘴 (10𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 3𝘱𝘮)
🌞 29 August – 𝘚𝘶𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴 (1𝘱𝘮 𝘵𝘰 3𝘱𝘮)

The events are all free and on a drop-in basis. Last entry 2.45pm.

20/08/2026

🐺🏉 It was fantastic to recently welcome a wide range of representatives from Warrington Wolves to Warrington Museum to toast the new exhibition, 'A Game For All'.

Free to view until 27 September, the exhibition looks back at all the major milestone moments and achievements as well as the strong sense of community that endures as the club celebrates an incredible 150 years in the town 👏

17/08/2026

💠🕊️✨ Light to the touch, but heavy with the weight of memory.

Chloe Watts' Within the Folds is at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery until 30 August.

15/08/2026

Time for a Crafternoon break and head to the mountains! Join us from 1-3pm (last entry @ 2.45)

14/08/2026

Join us at our summer craft session today for some flip flop fun! 10am-3pm (last entry 2.45pm)

12/08/2026

🖼️ NEW EXHIBITION 🖼️

Introducing Six Objects in Search of an Artist. We're shedding light on some of the hidden gems from our collections, while celebrating the talents of a north west creative 🏺🤝

We invited Michelle Leigh to explore Warrington Museum's many artefacts from all over the world as part of a project to reinterpret them through a series of paintings in her distinct style.

Launching this Saturday, this show is the result 🤩

Michelle found inspiration from everything from a fragment of Egyptian coffin wood to a model of a tuna fish made out of recycled beer cans to dresses designed by Warrington-born legendary 1960s fashion designer Ossie Clark.

“I was fired up by this eclectic collection and the poetic licence I was given to reinterpret them," she added.

🗓️ Free to view until 1 November.

https://wmag.culturewarrington.org/2026/08/12/michelle-leigh/

10/08/2026

Did you know this year marks a century since the General Strike? 👷⛏️🚫

For nine days, in May 1926, millions of people across Britain stopped work in one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the labour movement.

They downed tools in solidarity with miners who were facing heavy wage cuts and increased hours in a moment that continues to resonate in terms of workers’ rights, industrial relations and the role of the state ✊

To mark the occasion, Carol Mayo has delved into our Archives to explore the little known story of how the General Strike impacted Warrington.

Read it here: https://wmag.culturewarrington.org/local-history/local-history-blogs/remembering-warringtons-general-strike-4th-12th-may-1926/

08/08/2026

Join us at our Crafternoon session today and make a colourful suncatcher! 1pm to 3pm, last entry 2:45 pm

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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Bold Street
Warrington
WA11JG

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

http://wmag.culturewarrington.org/

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