What's on
We know that you can’t visit us at the moment but we have loads of fun activities that you can get involved with from home.
Visit our kids & families page for a range of activities to keep the family entertained!
Looking for resources to help with home schooling?
Head to our schools page for cross-curricular PowerPoints with educational activities inspired by artworks and artefacts from our collection.
We have a huge range of activities for families, individuals, artists, young people and everyone else who visits Gallery Oldham.
Check the calendar on the right for upcoming activities and events.
Details of our current exhibitions can be found here. If you’re interested in finding out more about our exhibitions, check out our free lunchtime talks and tours!
For Kids and Families we have a fun mix of events for families during all school holidays, our monthly Super Saturdays and weekly Go Baby and GO Explorer sessions. Plus the Small Cinema showing family friendly films.
For Young People we have a variety of creative activities, workshops and sessions to develop your skills. We also deliver and support Arts Award.
For adults we offer a range of informative art and craft courses, and group workshops that are suitable for all levels of ability.
GO Baby
Gallery OldhamWe are delighted to announce that GO Baby has finally returned! Our new fortnightly session helps our youngest visitors to explore the galleries collections and exhibition using their senses. Perfect for 0 - 2's and their families our sessions support development and communication in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. All families welcome, breast and […]
Online Gallery Talk: Landscape Inside Out
Join Landscape Inside Out artists, Liz Ackerley and Hugh Winterbottom, for an online talk exploring their studios and how they create work in the landscape.
Platinum Jubilee Festival 2022
Join us for four days of jam-packed celebrations as we mark the first ever Platinum Jubilee in British royal history and Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service to the […]
Platinum Jubilee Festival 2022
Join us for four days of jam-packed celebrations as we mark the first ever Platinum Jubilee in British royal history and Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service to the […]
GO Baby
Gallery OldhamWe are delighted to announce that GO Baby has finally returned! Our new fortnightly session helps our youngest visitors to explore the galleries collections and exhibition using their senses. Perfect […]
Curator Talk: Climate Change Then and Now
Gallery OldhamFree Curator Talk about Climate Change linked to the Manchester Histories Festival 2022 on at Gallery Oldham, Sat 11 June, 11am-12 noon.
Plant Hanger Workshop with Studio Dawn
Gallery OldhamChelsie from Studio Dawn is bringing her brilliant Macrame Plant Hanger workshop to Gallery Oldham. In this session you will learn how to tie multiple knots to make beautiful plant […]
Artist’s Talk: The Nature Table
Gallery OldhamJoin artist Sheila Tilmouth for a guided talk through her new exhibition and find out more about the species and habitats that inspire her artwork.
Monthly Life Drawing
Gallery OldhamOur monthly life drawing sessions are back and better than ever! Join us on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning to explore the joys of drawing from the nude model, […]
GO Baby
Gallery OldhamWe are delighted to announce that GO Baby has finally returned! Our new fortnightly session helps our youngest visitors to explore the galleries collections and exhibition using their senses. Perfect […]