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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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Family Activities

Early Years Studio: Autumn & Winter 2023

This is a permanent event

Free Entry

Pop-Up Handling Sessions

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Guided Tour of the Museum

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Paddy Campbell Outside In – Inside Out

Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Helen Angell, Harriet Mena Hill & Mandy Payne: Travels Through The Valley of Stone

Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time

Friday 29th September 2023 – Sunday 10th December 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time – Opening Event

Saturday 30th September 2023

Films at The Whitaker

Rye Lane

Thursday 5th October 2023

Ticketed

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial – Curatorial walk through

Saturday 7th October 2023

Family Activities

Family Antics at the Museum

Saturday 7th October 2023

Workshops & Performances

Hands up Who’s Happy?

Thursday 12th October 2023

Workshops & Performances

Weaving Workshop with Jennifer Reid

Saturday 14th October 2023

Films at The Whitaker

Grace Jones: Bloodlight And Bami

Thursday 19th October 2023

Ticketed

Free Entry

Fragments of Our Time Family Textile Workshop

Sunday 22nd October 2023

Family Activities

Halloween Antics at the Museum!

Wednesday 25th October 2023

Family Activities

Pumpkin Trail

Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023

Family Activities

Halloween special: Curator’s Talk

Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023

Films at The Whitaker

The Fablemans

Thursday 2nd November 2023

Ticketed

Family Activities

Family Antics at the Museum

Saturday 4th November 2023

Family Activities

Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll

Thursday 9th November 2023

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Family Activities

Early Years Studio: Autumn & Winter 2023

This is a permanent event

Free Entry

Pop-Up Handling Sessions

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Guided Tour of the Museum

This is a permanent event

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Paddy Campbell Outside In – Inside Out

Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Helen Angell, Harriet Mena Hill & Mandy Payne: Travels Through The Valley of Stone

Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time

Friday 29th September 2023 – Sunday 10th December 2023

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time – Opening Event

Saturday 30th September 2023

Films at The Whitaker

Rye Lane

Thursday 5th October 2023

Ticketed

Contemporary Art Exhibitions

British Textile Biennial – Curatorial walk through

Saturday 7th October 2023

Family Activities

Family Antics at the Museum

Saturday 7th October 2023

Workshops & Performances

Hands up Who’s Happy?

Thursday 12th October 2023

Workshops & Performances

Weaving Workshop with Jennifer Reid

Saturday 14th October 2023

Films at The Whitaker

Grace Jones: Bloodlight And Bami

Thursday 19th October 2023

Ticketed

Free Entry

Fragments of Our Time Family Textile Workshop

Sunday 22nd October 2023

Family Activities

Halloween Antics at the Museum!

Wednesday 25th October 2023

Family Activities

Pumpkin Trail

Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023

Family Activities

Halloween special: Curator’s Talk

Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023

Films at The Whitaker

The Fablemans

Thursday 2nd November 2023

Ticketed

Family Activities

Family Antics at the Museum

Saturday 4th November 2023

Family Activities

Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll

Thursday 9th November 2023

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