Future secured for Bury Art Museum

Bury Art Museum is to be given a new roof which will preserve its status for the next generation.

The Grade 2 Listed building was opened in 1901 and is home to more than 2,000 works of art and 60,000 museum artefacts.

Bury Council has now secured a grant of £589,545 from the Arts Council to carry out these essential works, complemented by £65,505 from the council.

A condition of the grant is that the building will continue to be an Accredited Museum for at least 15 years.

Members of the council’s cabinet are due to approve the timescales and procurement of a contractor when they meet next Wednesday (25 Sep).

Councillor Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture, the economy and skills, said: “This is great news for the future of Bury Art Museum, which plays such a central role in the cultural life of our borough.

“We are constantly working with our partners to promote our Cultural Strategy, fostering new talent and creating an exciting programme of events, from the Bury Art Festival and the Food and Drink Festival to Bury Pride and National Heritage Weekend.

“It is essential that the Art Museum is fit for purpose and the repair of the roof is key to both protecting the collection, preserving the listed building and contributing to the delivery of our Let’s Do It! strategy.”

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Press release issued: 18 September 2024.