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Bury Art Gallery, Museum & Archives
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Moss Street
Bury
BL9 0DR
Lancashire
England
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0161 253 5878
General information (Fax)
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0161 253 5915
E-mail
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artgallery@bury.gov.uk
Website
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www.bury.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/MuseumsAndGalleries/default.htm
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Open
Tuesday-Friday- 1000-1700
Saturday- 10-1630
Sunday- 1300- 1600
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Admission charges
Free
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Description
Bury Museum & Archives re-opened on May 13 2005 following a £1.2 million re-fit. The original institution opened in 1901 to house Thomas Wrigley's collection of Victorian art, given to the town by his family in celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The Gallery is something of a work of art in itself, with fine mosaic floors and stained glass windows. The Museum is known as Paradise Street, laid out with shops and room settings. Family-friendly activities are always available, with extra events at holiday time. The lively programme of changing exhibitions is accompanied by talks and workshops.
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Collections description
The Wrigley Collection includes a very representative selection of the best of Victorian art, with the exception of the Pre-Raphaelites whose work Thomas Wrigley disliked. Oil paintings by Turner, Constable, Landseer, Cox and others are on permanent display. Watercolours by Turner, Birket Foster, Hunt, Roberts and de Wint are shown each year. The 20th century collection includes Lowry, Burra and Pasmore. The Museum collections reflect the social history of the area.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 23 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending January 21 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending December 17 2006
Trouble Ahead For Bury Art Gallery After Council Sale Of Lowry
News In Brief - Week Ending October 1 2006
Facing Yourself - Nahem Shoa's Portraits At Bury Museum & Art Gallery
News In Brief - Week Ending September 24 2006
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Available resources
PictureBags
Resource or activity pack
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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