What’s On Calendar

Upcoming Events at the Bacup Museum

Neds Corner
Mar
21

Neds Corner

Join us as we open our new diorama of a traditional weaver’s cottage as a partner in the 1826 Weavers Uprising.

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Neds Corner
Mar
22

Neds Corner

Join us as we open our new diorama of a traditional weaver’s cottage as a partner in the 1826 Weavers Uprising.

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Easter Open Day
Apr
4

Easter Open Day

Join us as we open our doors for our annual Easter Saturday open day with our traditional visit by the Britannia Coconutters.

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Half Term Pebble Painting and Crafts
Feb
17

Half Term Pebble Painting and Crafts

Join us during February Half Term for some fun painting and crafts.

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A Magical Hogwarts Christmas
Dec
13

A Magical Hogwarts Christmas

Three spellbinding exhibits including Professor Dumbledore’s Christmas Study, Dobbys kitchen and Harry and Hagrid. Children 13 and under receive a free magical gift and goody bag and the chance to win a fantastic Harry Potter clock in our free childrens draw.

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A Magical Hogwarts Christmas
Dec
6

A Magical Hogwarts Christmas

Along with our amazing exhibits, we will host raffles for both children and adults, featuring fantastic prizes. Seasonal refreshments will be available.

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Free Heritage Open Day
Sept
21

Free Heritage Open Day

A chance to enjoy this fantastic museum for Free as we throw open our doors in support of Heritage Open Day. Crafts available for child visitors.

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Mesolithic Hunter Gatherers in the Bacup Area
Sept
18

Mesolithic Hunter Gatherers in the Bacup Area

Join us for this fascinating illustrated talk by local archaeologist and geologist Stephen Poole.

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The Artefacts of Folk Magic
Aug
21

The Artefacts of Folk Magic

A light-hearted and humorous look at folk magic

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VJ Day 80
Aug
17

VJ Day 80

Before Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945, the Bacup Branch of the Prisoners of War Relatives Association recorded the names of 20 men from Bacup on their POW Roll. Join us as we share their stories and honour this significant moment in history.

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School Holiday Events
Jul
29

School Holiday Events

Enjoy a different craft every week, museum hunts, and quizzes, fun for all the family. Please note that during busy periods, there may be a wait for a space.

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Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Jul
24

Bugs, Bees and Butterflies

Every Thursday Throughout the Six Weeks Holidays, Come and Enjoy Some Fantastic Crafts.

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On the Map
Jul
20

On the Map

Explore Our Historical Map Collection. Join us in unveiling our archive of maps from the past. Discover the intriguing history of what existed before your home or business was built.

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The Origins of Place Names
Jul
17

The Origins of Place Names

Join us for a fascinating talk about the origins of Place Names.

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Oh What A Stench!
Jun
15

Oh What A Stench!

Prepare for an exhilarating journey through Bacup’s medical history, highlighting the gritty, germ-infested alleyways of Victorian Bacup!

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Peter Watson's Medicine and Magic
Jun
12

Peter Watson's Medicine and Magic

Peter Watson, a local historian, takes a humorous and intriguing look into the unusual subject of "Medicine and Magic" with the help of some unusual artefacts.

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Get Ready For Summer
May
27

Get Ready For Summer

Join us this half-term and get ready for some summertime fun as we prepare to launch our summer at the museum events.

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Easter at the Museum
Apr
19

Easter at the Museum

Join us on Easter Saturday for our traditional Easter open day.

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Mar
18
to 19 Mar

Warm Spaces

Join us for our regular Tuesday warm space. Enjoy some adult colouring, Yesterday’s Bacup or some family history :)

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Warm Spaces Thursday
Mar
6

Warm Spaces Thursday

Warm space, interesting company, make new friends

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Warm Space Tuesday
Mar
4

Warm Space Tuesday

Join us in our warm welcoming environment, enjoy Free refreshments and make new friends.

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Warm Space Thursday
Feb
27

Warm Space Thursday

A warm welcome awaits you in our relaxing warm space. Enjoy a little Yesterday’s Bacup or just sit, chat, and make new friends

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Warm Space Tuesday
Feb
25

Warm Space Tuesday

Join us to make new friends while staying warm in a friendly and welcoming environment.

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Kids Craft Club
Feb
18

Kids Craft Club

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this February Half Term Come and Enjoy Some Fun Filled Activities With Us.

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Warm Space Warm Welcome
Feb
18

Warm Space Warm Welcome

Free refreshments and friendly company.

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Warm Space Family History Session
Feb
11

Warm Space Family History Session

Joins us in a warm friendly environment and try your hand at uncovering your family history. Free refreshments.

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Warm Spaces Yesterdays Bacup
Feb
6

Warm Spaces Yesterdays Bacup

Join us for a look though some of our fantastic photograph archives for a tour around Yesterdays Bacup. Free refreshments.

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Warm Space Family History
Feb
4

Warm Space Family History

Joins us in a warm friendly environment and try your hand at uncovering your family history. Free refreshments.

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Warm Space Adult Colouring
Jan
30

Warm Space Adult Colouring

Join us for some adult colouring sessions, free refreshments and a warm welcome

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Warm Space Family History Session
Jan
28

Warm Space Family History Session

If you have ever wanted to dig into your family history join us for a taster session

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Warm Space Yesterday’s Bacup
Jan
23

Warm Space Yesterday’s Bacup

Don’t sit at home feeling the cold. Join us for refreshments, chat, and a tour of Yesterdays Bacup with our unique photo archive.

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