Something for the calendar

We've been busy installing Highlights from the Calderdale Collection at Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse. Open from tomorrow! Check our website for opening details.

Always sad to say goodbye to an exhibition, but look out for what's coming next at Smith Art Gallery; Highlights of the Calderdale Collection. This will be available to see from the 20th April.

We are hiring! We are looking for a dynamic curator to join our team. Applications close on 14/04/2024. See more information here: ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webre…

We are hiring! We are looking for someone to lead on our learning offer. Applications close on 14/04/2024. See more information here: ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webre…

Following the fantastic Lucy Adlington exhibition and events here in 2023, the Two Lucys are coming back with a new show in July- Bumps, Babbies, and Bairns.

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Look out for us this evening on BBC Yorkshire as we unpack our auction lots, including Mr Darcy's shirt, and announce when you can see it...

We also share an original highlight from our world-class costume collection....

.Bankfield Museum and West Yorkshire Archive Service exhibition, ‘Anne Lister 'In Her Words” showcases highlights from the archive of Anne Lister, and Museums' collections.

Head of Conservation, Shirley Jones speaks about the role of conservation in looking after the Shibden Hall collection👇

The Women's International Stone Alliance (who created the Anne Lister stone monument in 2022) will at Shibden on the 20th and 21st April running the first of two weekends of stone carving and dry stone walling workshops for women.

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Tomorrow, Tuesday the 9th is the final day of the 2023 Calderdale Open Art Exhibition at Smith Art Gallery. This will be your last chance to see these wonderful creations before they are returned to their owners. The picture displayed is 'Pike' by Cliff Fox.

We're hosting the Anne Lister Makers Market from 10am to 4pm today and tomorrow (5th and 6th April) Bankfield Museum

Free entry, free parking.

We're looking forward to seeing what Anne-inspired items will be showcased. We hope to see you here!

We are hiring! We are looking for someone to lead on our learning offer. Applications close on 14/04/2024. See more information here: ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webre…

We are hiring! We are looking for a dynamic curator to join our team. Applications close on 14/04/2024. See more information here: ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webre…

We're in awe of the wonderful ceramic vessel by anne choma featuring her favourite Anne diary quotes, currently on display in our 'Anne Lister: In Her Words' exhibition Bankfield Museum

Lisa Timbs playing songs from Anne Lister's youth. #AnneLister

We're delighted to be part of the Calderdale Passport scheme. Come along to Bankfield Museum to collect your stamps!

Today we have the pleasure of listening to beautiful music, previously owned by Anne Lister, played The Square Pianist Lisa Timbs. #AnneLister #piano

.Bankfield Museum and West Yorkshire Archive Service exhibition, ‘Anne Lister 'In Her Words', displays a fascinating collection of Anne Lister’s journals and letters, alongside other artefacts.

Hear more from Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Angela Clare 👇

Celebrate 50 Years of Calderdale by visiting our 50 Years of Calderdale exhibition at Bankfield Museum! 💚

It showcases just some of Calderdale’s extraordinary history over the last half-century, creating the incredible borough we know and love!

#Culturedale

.Bankfield Museum and West Yorkshire Archive Service exhibition, ‘Anne Lister 'In Her Words” showcases highlights from the archive of Anne Lister, and Museums' collections.

Head of Conservation, Shirley Jones speaks about the role of conservation in looking after the Shibden Hall collection👇