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Our Shop

Inspired by The Whitaker’s contemporary art exhibitions and eclectic museum collection.

With a selection of books, zines and magazines, vinyl records, children’s books and toys and gifts handmade by artists, makers and creatives working locally, nationally and internationally, The Whitaker Shop has been carefully curated by our museum and gallery staff and volunteers.

As well as supporting local artists, makers and creatives right here in Rawtenstall, your purchase will also ensure that we can keep The Whitaker alive for future generations.

And don’t forget, we’re open until 8pm every Thursday, for late-night shopping.

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Discover new poetry, novels, memoirs, zines and essay collections – along with our hand-picked selection of vinyl records.

Supporting Our Artists and Makers

Our team also work with artists, makers, creatives and businesses working locally, nationally and internationally to curate a selection of gifts, artworks and prints.

What's On

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Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition

This is a permanent event
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Activities at The Whitaker

Fantastical Field Notes: Map & Trail

This is a permanent event

Activities at The Whitaker

Early Years Studio: Spring 2023

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Chandelier of Illuminated Objects

This is a permanent event

Schools

School visit to our museum

Friday 1st January 2021 – Sunday 31st December 2023

Extended until 2023.

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Activities at The Whitaker

Pop-Up Handling Sessions

This is a permanent event

Free Entry

Guided Tour of the Museum

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

WINK WINK

Thursday 18th May 2023 – Sunday 23rd July 2023

Films at The Whitaker

Films at The Whitaker: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed

Thursday 15th June 2023

Ticketed

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

WINK WINK: Guided Tour and Discussion

Saturday 17th June 2023

Ticketed

Activities at The Whitaker

WINK WINK: Dictionary of Lesbian Symbols Workshop

Saturday 17th June 2023

Ticketed

Films at The Whitaker

Films at The Whitaker: Tár

Thursday 22nd June 2023

Ticketed

Activities at The Whitaker

Create with Caroline: Book Binding

Thursday 22nd June 2023

Ticketed

Activities at The Whitaker

Bringing Out Hidden Histories

Thursday 29th June 2023

Ticketed

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Artists Support Day

Thursday 29th June 2023

Ticketed

Activities at The Whitaker

Family Antics at the Museum

Saturday 1st July 2023

Ticketed

Films at The Whitaker

Films at The Whitaker: Aftersun

Thursday 6th July 2023

Ticketed

Films at The Whitaker

Films at The Whitaker: The Green Ray

Thursday 20th July 2023

Ticketed

Activities at The Whitaker

Beginning to Write with Sara Sherwood

Saturday 22nd July 2023

Ticketed

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

WINK WINK: Closing Event

Sunday 23rd July 2023

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