Gallery Oldham, Art gallery and local authority museum in Oldham, England.
Description
Gallery Oldham is an art museum in Oldham with four exhibition spaces spread across multiple floors. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and objects related to the area's natural history.
History
The museum opened in 2002 and combined collections from three earlier institutions. It forms part of the Oldham Cultural Quarter and reflects the modern reshaping of the area's cultural offerings.
Culture
The collection shows works by local and British artists that reflect different phases of art development. Visitors can see how painting and sculpture have changed across centuries.
Practical
Visitors can enter free of charge and find the venue within the Oldham Civic Centre. Tours are offered during opening hours to help navigate the different exhibition areas.
Did you know?
The museum maintains historical archives that date back to 1597. These collections include photographs, manuscripts, and documents about the town's industrial past.
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