BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. Open Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm, Sat, July 28 and Sun, August 4 from 12 noon to 4pm. Adm free.

Bolton Aquarium: Unique fish on display from all over the world, some of which are highly threatened in their natural habitats. From Piranhas to Pufferfish, huge Catfish to tiny Tetras, there are hundreds of fish to come and see., in an aquarium designed to allow the fish to behave as they would in the wild.

Exhibitions

Our Commonwealth: Our Home - Looking at how British views of Commonwealth countries have changed over time.

The second section illustrates the lives of 20 people who came from Commonwealth countries to settle in Bolton. Runs until August 31.

Off-road Race: A mini-exhibition celebrating the hosting of the Commonwealth Games cycling events at Rivington featuring Frederick William Hulme's Rivington Lakes oil painting and John Bratby's Bicycle Interior.

Moran Moran: Nearing Camp, Evening on the Upper Colorado River returns after a successful appearance at Tate Britain. Alongside is the recent acquisition, the watercolour, The River Schuylkill. Runs until autumn.

Family Events/Children's Activities: A Commonwealth trail links the exhibition to the rest of the galleries. There are children's drop art activities relating to the Commonwealth exhibition, available every Saturday following a variety of themes from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Ring Educational Services on 332245 for details.

August workshops include Elephants, August 1;Aboriginal Designs, August 3; African Art, August 6; Weaving, August 8;Printing, August 13; Didgeridoo, August 15; Mask Making, August 20; Asian Textile Designs, August 22.

Humphrey Spender - Summer Holiday; Sea, Sand & Side-Shows: A selection of photographs taken by the Mass Observation photographer in Blackpool from 1937 to 1938 capturing the workers at play.Until August 31.

HALL I'TH'WOOD MUSEUM, Green Way, Bolton. Tel: 332370. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm and Bank Holidays. Admission £3 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions. Family tickets are available for two adults and two children for £7.50.

Archaeology Weekend"

Go on a treasure trail, mini dig, or try building wattle and daub wallking, plus lots of other activities as part of National Archaeology Days 2002 on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.

Bodging Around

Demonstrations throughout the day of bodging, clog dancing and willow work, along with lots of other indoor and outdoor woody activities on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11.

Hall i'th'Wood Environmental Art Workshops

Workshops specifically for young people resident to the Hall i'th'Wood area on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 from 10am to 4pm. Book in advance by telephoning 332245.

Bat Watrch

An evening discovering what bats are all about plus a chance to become a bat detective. Suitable outdoor footwear is advisable. Tickets £2.50 in advance. Tel: 332245 to book.