Gallery Oldham
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"A striking location for a large collection of social and natural history items, as well as wonderful artworks"
Overview
In Oldham’s Cultural Quarter you’ll find a striking modern building that houses Gallery Oldham. Permanent exhibitions include modern ceramics, items from the Social and Natural History Collections, art and items relating to the history of Oldham, and John Collier’s giant painting The Death of Cleopatra from 1890. There’s a cafe and a gift shop.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: We are currently closed as part of Government restrictions to control Covid19 - for most up to date information see www.galleryoldham.org.uk
Location
Gallery Oldham, Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, OLDHAM, Lancashire, OL1 1AL
About the area
The Greater Manchester conurbation incorporates the towns of Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan, and has the vibrant city of Manchester as its administrative headquarters.
Manchester was founded in Roman times, and developed during the 17th century as a textile town, becoming the centre of the English cotton industry.
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