MuseumFreeAges 3–14Indoor

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Name: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Address: Museum Street, Blackburn, Blackburn & Burnley, BB1 7AJ, GB

Museum Street, Blackburn, BB1 7AJ · Blackburn & Burnley

Blackburn's free town-centre museum packs a surprising amount in — an Egyptian mummy, natural history, Japanese art, medieval manuscripts, and coin collections spread across engaging galleries. It's a solid rainy-day option for families in the area, with easy access from the town centre. No café on site, so factor in a nearby stop.

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Hours: Tue–Sat 11:00–16:45, closed Sun–Mon and bank holidays
Address: Museum Street, Blackburn, BB1 7AJ
Price: Free
Ages: 3–14
Setting: Indoor
Parking: Pay & Display nearby (short-stay spaces adjacent to museum; disabled spaces available)
Facilities: Accessible toilets · Full disabled access
For the kids: A real Egyptian mummy is the headline draw, alongside natural history displays and eclectic collections from Japanese art to ancient coins. Free entry makes it an easy low-commitment visit.