The Whitaker
Museum | Art Gallery | Cafe
Welcome to The Whitaker
The Whitaker is more than a museum and art gallery – it’s a dynamic cultural space that blends history, art, education, and community in a fresh, accessible way.
Spectacle
Spectacle
Level Playing Field
Level Playing Field
An Intervention – Nahem Shoa
An Intervention – Nahem Shoa
Faces of Rossendale by Amy Callaghan
Faces of Rossendale by Amy Callaghan
Take a Tour of The Whitaker
Fancy a look round before you visit?
Check out our 3D tour of the whole of The Whitaker.
Spectacle
Spectacle
Early Years
Early Years
Level Playing Field
Level Playing Field
An Intervention – Nahem Shoa
An Intervention – Nahem Shoa
Faces of Rossendale by Amy Callaghan
Faces of Rossendale by Amy Callaghan
The Whitaker Open
The Whitaker Open
Explore. Meet. Create. Donate
Your support helps keep The Whitaker open, inclusive, and thriving.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It helps us preserve our unique heritage, champion contemporary art, and remain a welcoming space for learning, exploration, and connection.
The Whitaker is a registered charity: 1202807
Click to make a donation
Opening times
The Whitaker & Shop Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm. Late night Thursday 8pm
Manr – Wednesday 10am – 6pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 10am – 8.30pm
Free entry
Admission to the Whitaker Museum is free, except for special exhibitions or events.
Donations are welcome to help keep the Museum free for all to visit!
Ticketed events
Support the Whitaker and join us for an art exhibiton, talk, film, festival or event.
Go to our What’s On page to see ticketed events.
