Whats On

Horwich Heritage Society talk - 'Bolton Concert Rooms'
This month's speaker is Cliff Stockton. Admission is free to members and £1.50 to non-members

'The Devil's Advocate' The Bolton Minister who defied Darwin - free lunchtime talk
‘The Devil’s Advocate’: The Bolton Minister who defied Darwin with David Craven Collections Officer

'The Life and Works of Charles Darwin' free talk at Bolton Museum
Learn more about Darwin and his work, including his research as a geologist with guest speaker Rev. Michael Roberts.

Simple Beginnings - The Story of Evolution Summer Holiday Activities
Come along and make some Ice Age masks and plenty more! Free family friendly activity

Felt Making Workshop at Smithills Hall
Join textiles artist Jane Flanagan for a felt making workshop in one of the oldest and best preserved manor houses in the North West. Please book in advance.

Ice Age Britain - free handling sessions at Bolton Museum
A rare opportunity to handle the remains of animals that lived in Britain before the last ice age 10,000 years ago, including reindeer, mammoths, rhinos, hippos, wolves, bears, lions and hyenas. Families can also explore the evidence for humans in Britain hundreds of thousands of years ago. Staff will be ready to answer all your questions about human evolution, so come and find out where we really came from.

Ice Age Britain - free handling sessions at Bolton Museum
A rare opportunity to handle the remains of animals that lived in Britain before the last ice age 10,000 years ago, including reindeer, mammoths, rhinos, hippos, wolves, bears, lions and hyenas. Families can also explore the evidence for humans in Britain hundreds of thousands of years ago. Staff will be ready to answer all your questions about human evolution, so come and find out where we really came from.

'Merlin Day' at Smithills Hall - family friendly
Visit Smithills Hall for a special day of Merlin themed family friendly activities; including magic shows and balloon making (1.30pm & 3pm) and storytelling (2.30pm & 3.30pm) throughout the afternoon. See details about how to win a family ticket.

Surreal Stories. Exhibition of work by Cecil Collins at Bolton Museum
An exhibition of works by Cecil Collins from Bolton’s Collection. Cecil Collins was a painter, poet, writer, designer and teacher.

Summer Sunshine Crafts at Hall i' th' Wood - family friendly activity
A different art activity each Wednesday afternoon – each one based on a nature theme, celebrating our new exhibition at Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive – Simple Beginnings: The Story of Evolution. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

'Fishy tales' Investigating the Bolton aquarium fish collection - free lunchtime talk
'Fishy tales' Investigating the Bolton aquarium fish collection with Pete Liptrot and Paul Dixon Aquarium Services Officers

‘The Dark Night’ - free bat hunt activity at Smithills Hall
Join Don Stenhouse, Curator of Natural Sciences for Bolton Museums and Archive Service, as we turn bat detective to seek out and learn more about our mysterious nocturnal friends. Suitable outdoor footwear is advisable. The event is free and light refreshments can be purchased. Smithills Hall Museum will be closed to the public during this event.

Free family fun day! At Hall i' th' Wood Museum
A fun filled day of family activities such as music, demonstrations, games and crafts in the house and grounds of Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum. Free entry all day.

Bolton Steam Museum free open days
A visit to the museum offers an opportunity to see these magnificent machines working at close quarters in motion. Some of them were built 150 years ago!

Bolton Council of Mosques. Exhibition at Bolton
A fascinating exhibition exploring the history of mosques in Bolton. The exhibition will feature a brief history of the first mosques in Bolton, and objects from the current 20 Mosques in Bolton; brought to life with stories from elders in the community.

New date 'An Introduction to Human Evolution' free talk at Bolton Museum
Please be aware that this talk has been rescheduled from Thursday 25 July. As part of Bolton's Darwin200 celebrations and Bolton Museum's major summer exhibition 'Simple Beginnings: The Story of Evolution', Dr Una Strand Viddarsdottir presents a summary of findings in human evolution, reviewing what we know and the latest discoveries.

'Is Human Evolution Over?' free evening talk at Bolton Museum
As part of Bolton's Darwin 200 celebrations, Professor Steve Jones of University College London discusses human evolution in this fascinating talk. Looking at human lifestyle, he asks whether there is any chance of future human evolution.

Open Art Show. Exhibition at Bolton Museum
Now in its third year, this popular open submission provides local professional and amateur artists and craftspeople with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.