Central Library and Museum

Central Library and Museum

After undergoing a recent £3.8m refurbishment, the Central Library and Museum presents an impressive space, from grand foyer to the open plan library hall and mezzanine levels. The original 1930’s sweeping staircase leads to the museum and aquarium spaces. 

 

The museum boasts an impressive collection of local historic items, to Egyptian mummies.   

The basement also features a theatre style screening room. 

Tech parking is available right outside the location. 

Bolton Council has a number of other library sites, from modern to traditional architecture, for more information please contact the Film Office. 

Glass display cabinets within the Egypt gallery. The cabinets contain stuffed animals and trinkets.
Bolton library. Straight staircase leading to mezzanine level, and colourful children's reading area in the background.
The tomb room of the Egypt gallery. Hieroglyphics adorn the walls and ceiling and stone columns in the centre.
Semi-circular lecture theatre or screening room with fold down purple seats.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. Large light and airy space with vaulted ceiling and skylights. Wooden herringbone flooring and artwork on the walls. Display cabinets in the centre of the room.
Children's reading area at Bolton's main library. Wooden herringbone flooring and blue poofs cushioned seating.
Natural history section of the museum, with large elephant head on the far wall.
Beautiful curved stone stairway with wrought iron original banister in Bolton Library.
Library foyer, grand space with columns. Tables and seating in the cafe area, and large Library sign leading you to the main library.
Light meeting room with large long white table, surrounded by 15 chairs.