Name: The Whitaker
Rating: 5.0

The Whitaker

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslingden Road, Rossendale, England BB4 6RE, United Kingdom

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Welcome to The Whitaker nestled in the heart of the Rossendale Valley, The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery offers a truly unique and inspiring setting for your next event. it is more than a museum and art gallery – it’s a dynamic cultural space that blends history, art, education, and community in a fresh, accessible way.

You can explore the transformation of the valley over time, from a medieval forest for hunting to farmland, and then to an industrial landscape. This rich history shows us very different relationships between people, nature, and industry over time.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Exhibitions: We’re committed to showcasing bold, thought-provoking work from emerging and established artists across the region and beyond. Through a dynamic programme of exhibitions, residencies, and open calls, we provide a platform for creative voices to explore new ideas, challenge perspectives, and spark conversation.
Collections: This collection of rich history shows us very different relationships between people, nature and industry over time. People have called the valley, which we now call Rossendale, home for thousands of years, but what kind of place would we like it to be? You can explore the transformation of the valley over time, from a medieval forest for hunting to farmland, and then to an industrial landscape. This rich history shows us very different relationships between people, nature, and industry over time.
Archives: Explore our collection of fascinating documents, photographs and maps. The Whitaker archive reveals the fascinating history of Rossendale Valley over the last 200 years.
Art: The Whitaker’s art collection is made up predominantly of 19th century works in oils reflecting tastes of collectors such as local manufacturers and trades people. Recently, we have also began to collect contemporary artwork to enhance the legacy of our contemporary exhibition programme.
Natural History: Our natural history galleries and collections exhibit taxidermy animals and curious objects from around the world. From Orangutan to Platypus, Polar Bear to Elephants, the museum’s collection represents thousands of preserved specimens.
Textiles & Costume: Step into the rich world of Rossendale’s past through our fascinating textile collection. Spanning from the mid-19th to mid-20th century, the collection predominantly showcases women’s clothing, offering a glimpse into the fashion, tastes and styles, and daily lives of the people who lived here.
Ceramics: Explore our diverse ceramics collection, featuring both decorative and utilitarian pieces.
World Cultures: Step into our cabinet of curiosity room shows items from across the world that explorers would bring back and give to the museum.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

The Whitaker Museum and Shop: Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm Late night Thursday 8pm.
Bar & Kitchen: Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm Late night Thursday 8pm.

Address: The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslingden Road, Rossendale, England BB4 6RE, United Kingdom

Post Code: BB4 6RE

Council: Rossendale

County: Lancashire

Location: The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslingden Road, Rossendale, England BB4 6RE, United Kingdom.