What's on at Bury Art Museum

Please be aware we are closed on Good Friday.

Life Drawing

Untutored alternating clothed and unclothed Life Drawing sessions take place in the Gallery on the last Thursday of every month. Basic materials are provided. Please contact our front desk or call 0161 253 5878 for more information or to book a place.
Spaces are limited and cost £12 per person.

Rhythm and Hues

Rhythm & Hues is our monthly paint club and is a relaxed environment to explore your creativity. Everyone’s welcome - we'll supply materials and plenty of encouragement. Held on the first Thursday of every month 6pm until 8pm. £10 per person, booking essential as spaces are limited.

Watercolour Workshops with Hugh Templeton

1-3pm, £20 pp, materials provided.
2026 dates:
17th March
22nd April
12th May

Please contact our front desk to book a place or call 0161 253 5878

Hugh has taught watercolour painting workshops throughout the UK; in the USA, Istanbul, and for Cunard aboard the QE2. In the 1990’s he ran his highly successful workshops at Bury Art Museum and was filmed in action there by Granada TV 30 years ago!
He has taught both adults and children the techniques of watercolour painting, and his work in schools was described as ‘Remarkable’ in an article by the Times Educational Supplement. The Princess of Wales and Hugh Templeton were interviewed recently in Sir James Ratcliffe’s ‘Forgotten 40’ magazine about their work promoting creativity in Primary Schools. During his career spanning more than 40 years Hugh has never lost his enthusiasm and passion for sharing his teaching skills.

Irwell Writers Group

A friendly local writers group that meet every Tuesday in the Museum. Open to all, just turn up!
Tuesdays, 10:00- 12:00, £2pp.



BAM Mini Artists
Half Term and School Holiday creative workshops take place on Wednesdays over Half Term and School holidays.
- Easter Holiday workshop dates: Wednesday 8th April, Wednesday 15th April
Materials are also provided for a simple self guided activities throughout the year.
Display your work on the inspiration gallery wall.
FREE, donations welcome.

Keep an eye on our social media pages Instagram and Facebook. for more information about upcoming events.

On Display

You can find both old and new art works in our Permanent Collections Gallery, or take a look into local history downstairs in the Museum.

Visit Now You See Her, Now You Don't in the Sculpture Centre.

Find all information about current exhibitions and what is on display here.

From home

Ideas to keep creative from home.
Thank Art: Drawn into the NowDraw our models from home in this wonderful film that takes a deeper look into representation within the collection. Part of the ongoing Black Art BAM Project.

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Featured images

Image 1:
After a workshop

Image 2:
Study of Male Figure, Ethel Walker
Image courtesy of Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre

Image 3:
Hugh Templeton Watercolour Workshop
Image courtesy of Hugh Templeton