The Nature of Gothic
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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery,
Museum Street, Blackburn
BB1 7AJ
The Nature of Gothic: Reflecting the Natural World in Historic and Contemporary Artistic Practice.
Discover The Nature of Gothic at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, an exhibition that celebrates how artists past and present have reflected the beauty of the natural world. Inspired by John Ruskin’s phrase “the nature of gothic”, it brings together historic craftsmanship and modern creativity.
Running from 13th September to 13th December 2025, the exhibition features highlights from Blackburn’s Hart Collection of medieval and Islamic manuscripts, alongside works from the Arts and Crafts Movement, including ceramics, textiles, and Private Press books. Pieces by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and contemporary artists reveal how nature continues to inspire artistic expression.
This exhibition forms part of the Museum’s National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) programme, supported by Arts Council England and the Brian Mercer Trust, with loans from museums and galleries across the UK. It contributes to Blackburn’s ongoing journey of cultural renewal through art, heritage, and community collaboration.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 4:45pm. Free entry.
Plan your visit to Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn BB1 7AJ. For more details, call 01254 667130 or email museum@blackburn.gov.uk.
Future dates
- Saturday 8th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Sunday 9th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Monday 10th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Tuesday 11th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Wednesday 12th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Thursday 13th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Friday 14th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Saturday 15th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Sunday 16th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Monday 17th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Tuesday 18th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Wednesday 19th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Thursday 20th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Friday 21st November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Saturday 22nd November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Sunday 23rd November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Monday 24th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Tuesday 25th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Wednesday 26th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Thursday 27th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Friday 28th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Saturday 29th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Sunday 30th November 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Monday 1st December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Tuesday 2nd December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Wednesday 3rd December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Thursday 4th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Friday 5th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Saturday 6th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Sunday 7th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Monday 8th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Tuesday 9th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Wednesday 10th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Thursday 11th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Friday 12th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
- Saturday 13th December 11:00am until 4:45pm
