http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Home page for Bolton Museum and Archive Service in the UK. Collections feature art, history, Egyptology, aquaria and historic houses. A Bolton Council service. http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bolton-steam-museum30-31August 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! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:20:40 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bolton-steam-museum30-31August http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/lunchtime-talk14aug 'Fishy tales' Investigating the Bolton aquarium fish collection with Pete Liptrot and Paul Dixon Aquarium Services Officers Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/lunchtime-talk14aug http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/human-evolution-talk29october 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. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:34:49 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/human-evolution-talk29october http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/merlin-day-smithills31july 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. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:50:34 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/merlin-day-smithills31july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/felt-making-smihills26july 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. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:42:19 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/felt-making-smihills26july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/darwin-talk23july Learn more about Darwin and his work, including his research as a geologist with guest speaker Rev. Michael Roberts. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:04:00 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/darwin-talk23july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/ice-age-britain28july 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:03:43 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/ice-age-britain28july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/evolution-talk24september 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:03:29 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/evolution-talk24september http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/ice-age-britain30july 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:03:04 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/ice-age-britain30july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bolton-concert-rooms-horwich-heritage14july This month's speaker is Cliff Stockton. Admission is free to members and £1.50 to non-members Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bolton-concert-rooms-horwich-heritage14july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bat-hunt-smithills21august 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:23:53 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/bat-hunt-smithills21august http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/lunchtime-talk17jul ‘The Devil’s Advocate’: The Bolton Minister who defied Darwin with David Craven Collections Officer Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/lunchtime-talk17jul http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/council-of-mosques18september 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. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:37:22 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/council-of-mosques18september http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/open-art27november 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. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:37:02 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/open-art27november http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/cecil-collins1august An exhibition of works by Cecil Collins from Bolton’s Collection. Cecil Collins was a painter, poet, writer, designer and teacher. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:36:23 +0100 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/cecil-collins1august http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/family-fun-day-hithw28aug 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:18:13 +0000 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/family-fun-day-hithw28aug http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/darwin-summer-activities28and30july Come along and make some Ice Age masks and plenty more! Free family friendly activity Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/darwin-summer-activities28and30july http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/summer-sunshine-crafts-hthw5august 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. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/whatson/summer-sunshine-crafts-hthw5august