Art Galleries

Oldham’s thriving art scene including galleries, kids activities and opportunities for adults to learn new arts and crafts.

Gallery Oldham is a unique and bold landmark forming part of Oldham’s new Cultural Quarter.  The gallery now has one of the largest exhibition programmes in the North West, including artworks and objects collected since 1883.  Extensive natural history, social history, art and craft collections provide a fascinating view of Oldham, past and present.

Gallery Oldham also has a busy events programme for all ages. Visitors can find out what’s on by attending lunchtime talks on the second Wednesday of every month.  The ‘Behind the Scenes’ events provide a chance to take a closer look at the Gallery’s collections.

Free family activities and a constantly changing events program take place during the school holidays.  Why not attend one of our adult art and craft courses on a whole variety of subjects including watercolour painting and print etching.

Saddleworth Museum also includes an Art Gallery which showcases the best local and regional contemporary art.  Exhibitions change every six weeks and there’s a chance for visitors to buy some of the artwork on view. Other events include curriculum based workshops and half term ‘Boredom Buster’ for kids and craft days for adults.