Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2026🖨️ Free Resources: www.tes.com/teaching-res... 🎟️ Inspiration Event: buytickets.at/towneleyhall...towneley.org.ukLearning Sessions at Towneley » Towneley 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2026🎨 Great for project work, art inspiration, local history and cross-curricular learning Option to arrange workshops led by our museum educators and adapted to suit different ages and learning needs 📚 Programme Information: towneley.org.uk/learn/ 📩 Booking Enquiries: towneleyhall@burnley.gov.uk 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2026…families, showing how a historic house can enrich English, Maths and Science through real-world context Why home educators love visiting: ✨ Go at your pace: linger, explore and follow your child’s interests 🏺 Real objects, real stories, real history 🌿 A calm, inspiring environment for all ages 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2026✨ What’s new? - Restored historic rooms full of character and discovery - Fresh, family-friendly interpretation - Spaces designed to support different learning needs - Free downloadable resources to bring a little bit of Towneley into your home - A new Inspiration event for home educating… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Home Educators Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery is open again - beautifully restored and ready for curious minds! Home educating families are invited to explore history, art, stories and local heritage in a setting designed to spark imagination and support flexible, interest-led learning. 112
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026….serenity that relaxes and quietens the mind. It provides a stillness for reflection that too often is lacking in modern life.” #FridayFavourite #TowneleyHall #ArtAndCulture 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026…or portrait, is that it never stops giving. For me, this painting has the ‘wow’ factor. I could gaze at it all day, every day. The huge canvas reflects the magnificence of the scene, and the painting captures beautifully the awesomeness of nature. The scene also gives a sense of calmness and…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026🌟 Welcome to our Friday Favourites🌟 Our volunteer Kevin’s favourite is the painting ‘Near Gudvangen on the Sogne Fjord’ by Adelsteen Norman (1848–1918), which is currently on display in the Art Gallery. 🖼️ Kevin says: “The wonderful thing about a superb painting, be it a landscape, still life…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🌿 Only 3 days until Burnley’s Nature Festival 🌿 Sunday 4th October 🌿 📣 From 11am - 4pm there will be FREE entry to Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery 📣 Plus a whole host of family friendly activities across Towneley Park. Join us for a fun filled day! Remember to dress for the weather! 🌞🌤️ 010
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026…will become a biannual event! @burnleycouncil.bsky.social @burnley2027yoc 001
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026…creativity out there! Here are some of the fabulous pictures drawn by our visitors 🖼️ Artists who officially exhibited their work at both Towneley and @creativespacesburnley can collect their work from Towneley Hall this Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm. Thank you again, we hope Town to Towneley…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026T O W N T O T O W N E L E Y has now closed 😢 Thank you to all the artists who submitted their work, to everyone who visited both exhibition venues, and to everyone voted for their favourite artworks. At Towneley we invited visitors to get creative and make their mark. There's clearly a lot of… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026….Huge congratulations to you both!! 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026As Town to Towneley draws to a close, we are very pleased to share the two 'People's Choice Award' winners 🏆 Visitors to both exhibition venues cast their vote choosing Selina Maden's 'Derek the Donkey' at Towneley and Andy Lee's 'Treehouse No. 1' at Creative Spaces Burnley…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026…towards the arts in Burnley”. #EdwardStockMassey #Towneley #ArtGallery 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026subject looks so kind and generous. Also he has an amazing moustache! In addition, if it weren't for him, Towneley might not be so rich in the treasures and artworks they were able to purchase as a result of his generosity. Edward Stocks Massey left a bequest in his will…. 101
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🌟Welcome to our Friday Favourites🌟 Our volunteer Elaine’s favourite is the bust of our generous benefactor Edward Stocks Massey by Walter Gilbert which is currently on display in the Art Gallery. Elaine says “I chose it because I absolutely love the bronze. The face has such character, the… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026…..£35 including materials, tuition & refreshments Minimum 7 and maximum 10 people per workshop Call the shop to book (Mon-Wed 12-4.30) – 01282 477130 #needlefelting #creativity 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026…your own felted landscape picture. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or eager to explore a new artistic avenue, these workshops offer a fantastic opportunity to create, learn, and share in a very welcoming, creative atmosphere. 📆 Sunday 11th October 🕰️ 12-3.30pm 📍 Towneley Hall lecture theatre… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026🌟 Do you fancy creating your own needle felted landscape picture like these? It’s not as hard as you think! Join us for one of our needle felt workshops delivered by the fabulous Lisa at Felts forever, creator of our Towneley Mice! 🐭❤️ Choose from a selection of suggested patterns to create…. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026….just come along We look forward to seeing you there! 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Come and join our FREE talk on Towneley’s Furniture Collection, TODAY, Friday 18th Sept!! Hear about our wonderful collection and the stories behind these beautiful pieces in this free one hour talk. 📆 Friday 18th September 🕰️ 1.30-2.30 📍 Towneley Hall lecture theatre ⭐️ No need to book…. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026…our visitors for joining in the fun and to our #volunteers. They are the best 🤩 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Fun at the Hall today celebrating #HeritageOpenDays How fabulous do our volunteers look? Visitors loved meeting them dressed in historic costumes, and even had tea & cake served by them in the Regency Room! 🫖 Children made their very own craft servants too! Thank you to… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/09/2026…venue ⭐ So don't forget to cast your vote and pick a favourite at both Towneley Hall and Gallery OneTwoThree ⭐ 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11/09/2026⭐ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐ This week we are reminding visitors to pick their favourite work in the Town to Towneley exhibition 🖼️ We will be announcing the People's Choice Award on Saturday September 26th! There will be two winners, one from each Town to Towneley…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026PLEASE NOTE There will be limited access to toilet facilities at Towneley today, Wednesday 9th. This is due to essential works being carried out by United Utilities. We have provided a portaloo and apologise for the inconvenience. We hope to have the water back on by 2pm. 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026…offering a day-entry ticket for £2.80 or you may purchase a £5.60 (12 month entry) ticket and come back to visit us again at a later date. 17 & under and students are free. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🔹 P L E A S E N O T E 🔹 🔸 Room Closures (Sat 5 Sept) 🔸 Please note that on Saturday 5th September the Great Hall, Regency Rooms and Long Gallery will be unavailable as we are hosting an event. The rest of the Hall and the exhibitions will be open as usual. As such, for this day only we will… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026….the families of those who died. It is important to remember the sacrifices the men & women made during the war, the stories still feel very raw and real". 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026⭐ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐ Today's pic is the Military Room, chosen by Susan, one of our fab volunteers. Susan says "This room holds the memories linked to the soldiers of the First World War. It is such a privilege to have this collection which includes the 'Death Pennies' given to…. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 01/09/2026….amazing range of artworks to enjoy. As some of the pieces are available to buy, you have the opportunity to own an amazing, original artwork as well as supporting local artists. 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It's the Town to Towneley final countdown! Two venues. One Hundred Burnley connected artists. Two hundred artworks. Four weeks to go... If you haven't yet seen our open call art exhibition make sure you visit soon. At both Towneley & Gallery OneTwoThree, in Burnley town centre, there's an….. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026….Bill the Bear’s summer holiday trail and our much-loved Towneley Mouse trail 🐭❤️ 🕰️ 12-4.30 (last entry 4pm) 💳 £5.60 adults (12 month entry), FREE for 17s & under and students We look forward to welcoming you! 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Come and visit Towneley Hall this Bank Holiday weekend! We are open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29-31 August. 😊 Our fabulous volunteers will share the history and many stories of the Hall! 🖼️ Town to Towneley open art exhibition is on display 🐻… and we have fun trails for families, including…. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/08/2026…subjects so that they could be seen by all members of the congregation.” Ella has now written her amazing dissertation! Well done, Ella 🥳 #towneleybehindthescenes 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/08/2026….one of very few complete sets of medieval high mass vestments which survived the reformation in (more or less) one piece. The panels are beautifully embroidered in the Opus Anglicanum style (meaning “English work”), a style of embroidery which emphasises the eyes and hand gestures of its…. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 28/08/2026⭐️ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐️ Our Visitor Services Assistant Ella has today’s pick. She says, “On a visit to Towneley Hall I was inspired by the Whalley Abbey Vestments for my university dissertation. A stunning example of Lancashire’s religious history, the vestments are thought to be.. 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026…Culture Burnley @art.explora.uk @govartcol @art.explora #artexploramobilemuseum #mobilemuseumeventbrite.comBURNLEY: Art Explora Mobile Museum FREE exhibition!Art Explora is bringing the Mobile Museum to your door step. Hop on board! 010
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026…Riverside Car Park, 1-5pm. … and it’s completely FREE! Book your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/burnley-ar... 📸 Art Explora Mobile Museum in collaboration with Tate and MuMo. MuMo (Musée Mobil) was founded by Ingrid Brochard and designed by matali crasset. Photo: VJT Photography 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026📣 Don’t miss out on your chance to see the amazing Art Explora Mobile Museum in Burnley, a unique truck touring ‘Shaped by the Sea’, an exhibition bringing together historic, modern and contemporary works by British artists. 🖼️ It’s coming to Towneley Park tomorrow, Friday 28th August on the….eventbrite 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026….dog, and although they can’t come into the Hall itself they are very welcome in the parkland, shop and Park Life Café at Towneley Park which even has a doggy menu 🦴 #nationaldogday #FurryFriends #doglife @outdoortown 010
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🐾 Happy National Dog Day to all our furry friends at Towneley! 🐾 We love seeing our four-legged friends walking the trails, exploring the woodland and running free on the open fields 🐶🥎 📸 Why not share your Towneley dog pics. We love seeing them! Towneley Park is a great place to bring your…. 110
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026….along and then follow with a visit into the Hall. Open 12-4.30 (last entry 4pm) £5.60 12 month entry FREE for 17s & under and students @cultureburnley @burnleycouncil 000
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🤩 Free drop-in bite-sized talk 🤩 Tomorrow (Thurs 27th Aug) we have a free drop-in talk about the Hall at 12.30-1.00. Join one of our fabulous volunteers in the lecture theatre for an introduction to Towneley Hall and the historic rooms. If you haven’t been to Towneley before why not come… 100
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/08/2026…..come along and get creative! 💛 Bring the family, try something new and discover how local heritage can inspire creativity. We’d love to see you there! 🌟 #HeritageFestival #Escape2Make #FamilyActivities #FreeActivities 010
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/08/2026…of creative activities led by professional artists🎨🧑🎨 There will be lots to get involved with, including: 🌿 Lino Printing 🏺 Sculpture Making ✂️ Collage 🔨 Clay Carving 🧶 Weaving 🪵 Woodwork ⏰ Wednesday 26th August, 12pm–4pm It’s FREE, family-friendly and drop-in, so there’s no need to book – just…. 120
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 25/08/2026✨ HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT TOWNELEY HALL - TOMORROW! ✨ Looking for something fun and FREE to do with the family tomorrow? Come along to Towneley Hall for a fantastic afternoon celebrating local heritage, creativity and community! Join Escape2Make for a FREE Heritage Festival, with a whole afternoon… 111
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 21/08/2026…it while documenting a box of Donald's photographs and personal effects. It makes me wonder what art and poetry we might leave behind of our current moment. Perhaps someone in the future will be moved as I was by this letter from a son to his mother, hoping for a brighter future". 010
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 21/08/2026….Sturgeon's eloquently worded wishes for peace and a bright future ring true to this day. It's hard not to imagine how his mother must have felt to receive this beautifully written poem amid a war while her only son was serving at the European front. The poem is not currently displayed. I saw… 100
