Special Exhibitions
We show a range of temporary exhibitions in our gallery spaces. Take a look at what we currently have on display plus some that are coming soon.
The Art of Ruin
Balcony Wall
A display that depicts Italian landscape paintings which celebrate the ruinous and crumbling. It was a taste that emerged in Rome in the mid-1600s when visiting archaeological sites and collecting ancient artefacts became popular.
The World Reimagined - with the VG&M Collections
Gallery 2
13 August – 31 October 2022
The World Reimagined is a nationwide programme of art education around Black history and achievements. This display of artefacts from the VG&M’s collections is to support the work of the programme.
Creature Feature – A Small Display about Large Animals
Gallery 4
A look at different ways that animals have been depicted in art from the VG&M collection.
Secrets of the Stores - Unseen Objects of the Garstang Museum
Gallery 5
This selection of ancient artefacts have never been displayed to the public. Some are beautiful, some are intriguing, and all have thier own story to tell.
Arrivals/Departures -An Exhibition by Fion Gunn
Galleries 6 & 7
30 July - 23 December 2022
Artist Fion Gunn explores themes of global migration and displacement through paintings, sculpture and audio-visual installation.