The Friends of Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery were founded in 1982 to help in promoting and supporting the Museum.
 We raise funds to expand the collection with purchases ranging from a 16th Century icon to a set of local tobacco jars.
We help with the restoration of paintings and other exhibits and assist with funds for building work.
There is a lively programme of events including lectures, fund raising events and day and weekend visits to historic sites, exhibitions and other collections.
We are members of The British Association of Friends of Museums. Our chairman is one of the editors of the association's magazine and our secretary is the North west representative.
Officers of Blackburn Friends Chairman - Mrs Valerie Miles Hon. Secretary - Mr D. Shipway Hon. Treasurer - Mr J. Cooper |
Who we are |