Christmas 2025 at Salford Museum

Celebrate the season and join us for a wonderful array of festive events and activities at Salford Museum & Art Gallery!

Christmas tree on Lark Hill Place
Festive Lunches & Afternoon Tea

Festive Lunches & Afternoon Tea

Available from Monday 8th - Friday 19th December

Enjoy a festive lunch this Christmas at Salford Museum & Art Gallery – perfect for colleagues, family, or friends. Our festive menu features a selection of delicious dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available (please request when booking).

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Festive Fun with Father Christmas

Festive Fun with Father Christmas

Saturday 6th, 13th & 20th December
9:30 – 11:30am

Tickets from £10, booking required

All families will have a meet and greet with Father Christmas and the opportunity to take plenty of photos. Beyond this, we will have a range of fun activities available for attendees of all ages!

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Christmas Tree on Lark Hill Place

Victorian Storytime

Tuesday 9th December
10am & 10:45am

FREE, booking required

We are delighted to welcome Salford Libraries for a special Storytime session set on our enchanting Victorian Street, Lark Hill Place, beautifully decorated for Christmas.

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Christmas Cards

Festive Card Making Workshop

Friday 12th December
1:00 – 2:00pm

FREE, drop-in

Get creative in our festive workshop and create a card to brighten up someone’s day!

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Christmas Carols with Salford Cathedral Choir

Saturday 13th December
1:00 – 1:30pm

FREE, no booking required

We are delighted to welcome members of the Salford Cathedral Choir for this special performance of Christmas carols on Lark Hill Place!

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Christmas Decoration Workshop

Friday 19th December
1:00 – 3:00pm

FREE, no booking required

Start the festive season off in the right way by making a simple Christmas decoration in our workshop!

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Festive Make your Mark

Friday 19th December
10:30 – 11:30am

£1 per child, booking required

Contribute to our festive floor art using the materials provided. Make your mark with paint brushes, crayons, or even use your hands and feet! Be prepared to get messy!

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Blüthner grand piano

Musical Christmas Piano Performance

Sunday 21st December
10:30 – 11:30am

FREE, drop-in

Join us for this festive and rare afternoon of Christmas and West End classics performed on our beloved Blüthner grand piano dating back to 1922.

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Festive opening hours

The museum will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December and re-open on Friday 2nd January 2026.