Current Exhibitions

Relics: Objects of Devotion for Contemporary Life, Dawn Woolley

Saturday 2 May to Sunday 30 August 2026

Dawn Woolley  presents familiar objects in an unfamiliar way, examining consumerism and branding through a queer feminist lens. Blurring the boundaries between self-portraiture and still-life, her more recent work presents objects as bodies. Woolley’s artwork is unexpected, surprising, and sometimes unsettling.

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Your Salford 100: Contemporary Narratives

28 March to 27 September 2026

As part of the centenary celebrations, several artists have come together to present a group exhibition of new work inspired by Salford and the museum’s collection.

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Art with Heart, Salford Voices banner - credit Joe Smith

Salford Voices

Saturday 21 February to Sunday 10 May 2026

2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart are on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations.

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Your Salford 100

Saturday 14 February 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027

Your Salford 100 showcases 100 objects and artworks from the museum’s collection, selected by the people of Salford to celebrate the city’s centenary.

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Your Salford 100: Journeys with Pinc College

Saturday 14 February 2026 to Sunday 5 July 2026

As part of the centenary celebrations, students from Pinc College have created an exhibition of new work inspired by the museum’s collection.

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