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.

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

A light-hearted and humorous look at folk magic

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Warm space, interesting company, make new friends

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

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

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

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

Free refreshments and friendly company.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please Keep Checking Back Here For More Information On Dates and Times of These Upcoming Events

Sorry but due to adverse weather conditions we have had to postpone our warm spaces event until Tuesday 14th January.

Don’t sit at home feeling the cold this Winter, join us in our Warm Space every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 - 4:00 pm.

More details will be published in the Spring.