What’s On Calendar
Upcoming Events at the Bacup Museum
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.
WW1 Archive
Join us as we open our newly donated WW1 Archive for the first time, with records of men from Rossendale who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Lost shops and pubs of Bacup
Take a trip down memory lane and remember those lost shops and pubs of Bacup
Family History Open Evening
Could you be related to one of the prisoners from Bacup in 1826? Sentenced to death, transported for life. Join us to find out.
The Trials of the Bacup Prisoners
Join us as we tell the stories about the Bacupians who were arrested following the 1826 uprising.
Neds Corner
Join us as we open our new diorama of a traditional weaver’s cottage as a partner in the 1826 Weavers Uprising.
Neds Corner
Join us as we open our new diorama of a traditional weaver’s cottage as a partner in the 1826 Weavers Uprising.
Half Term Pebble Painting and Crafts
Join us during February Half Term for some fun painting and crafts.
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.
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.
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.
Mesolithic Hunter Gatherers in the Bacup Area
Join us for this fascinating illustrated talk by local archaeologist and geologist Stephen Poole.
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.
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.
Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Every Thursday Throughout the Six Weeks Holidays, Come and Enjoy Some Fantastic Crafts.
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.
The Origins of Place Names
Join us for a fascinating talk about the origins of Place Names.
Oh What A Stench!
Prepare for an exhilarating journey through Bacup’s medical history, highlighting the gritty, germ-infested alleyways of Victorian Bacup!
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.
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.
Warm Spaces
Join us for our regular Tuesday warm space. Enjoy some adult colouring, Yesterday’s Bacup or some family history :)
Warm Space Tuesday
Join us in our warm welcoming environment, enjoy Free refreshments and make new friends.
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
Warm Space Tuesday
Join us to make new friends while staying warm in a friendly and welcoming environment.
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.
Warm Space Family History Session
Joins us in a warm friendly environment and try your hand at uncovering your family history. Free refreshments.
Warm Spaces Yesterdays Bacup
Join us for a look though some of our fantastic photograph archives for a tour around Yesterdays Bacup. Free refreshments.
Warm Space Family History
Joins us in a warm friendly environment and try your hand at uncovering your family history. Free refreshments.
Warm Space Adult Colouring
Join us for some adult colouring sessions, free refreshments and a warm welcome