Welcome to FoBMaAG
What We Do
We support Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
We have a programme of events and a regular newsletter
Membership is open to all
We raise funds for the Museum and Art Gallery
We help with the restoration of artefacts and art
We act as ambassadors for the Museum and Art Gallery
Monthly Talks
Usually 2nd Tuesday of the month, members – FREE, non members £2
Who We Are
The Friends of Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery was founded in 1982 to help in promoting and supporting the Museum.
We raise funds to expand the collection with purchases of, for example, a 16th Century icon, a set of local tobacco jars, and sculptures and paintings by local artists.
We help with the restoration of paintings and other exhibits and assist with funds for building work.
We also act as ambassadors for the Museum, acting independently in their interests, spreading the word and encouraging people to visit.
We have a lively programme of events, including lectures (free to members), fund raising events, day trips and longer visits to historic sites, exhibitions and other collections.
Members also receive a newsletter, Tela, twice a year which contains general articles as well as more specific Friends related material.
We are members of The British Association of Friends of Museums.
Officers of the Friends
President: Joy Heffernan
Chairman: Valerie Miles
Hon. Secretary: Mike Millward
Hon. Treasurer: Jeff Cooper
The Museum Exhibitions
Featured FBM&AG Items
Over the years we have helped the museum aquire items that would enhance their collections.
Here are some of these items.
