Galleries and exhibitions

THE TURNPIKE GALLERY, Civic Square, Leigh -- A specially commissioned exhibition by Manchester-based artist Kristin Mojsiewicz, whose work reflects the act of navigation and exploration. Runs December 15 until February 2. Kristin will be giving a talk about her new work on January 23 at 2pm, admission is free. An exhibition of landscapes by Angela Johnson runs until January 2. Details 01942 404469.

THE PLANET EARTH CENTRE, Bacup Road, Todmorden. See stars and planets included in the Observing Programme, December 20-22 from 6-8.30pm. For all events wear lots of warm clothing and stout shoes. Adults £4, conc £2. Details 01706 816964.

SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham. Contemporary Prints by Helen Wild and Liz Dorey runs until December 28, prices start at around £60.00. Open Monday-Sunday 1-4pm. Ring 0161 652 1049.

WHITAKER PARK MUSEUM, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall. Details 01706 244682.

CHARACTERS ART GALLERY, St George's Craft Shops, St George's Road, Bolton. Open Tues to Sat, 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Ring 521302.

HOLDEN GALLERY, Manchester Metropolitan University, Cavendish Street, Manchester. Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am to 5pm. Details 0161 247 6225.

BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY AND AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton - Japan 2001 Festival - a display of calligraphy, painting, drawing and photography by disabled Japanese artists, runs December 15 to February 23. Lancashire and Cheshire Woodcarvers exhibit new work with a variety of styles using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques. Runs until January 5. Bolton Camera Club Exhibition runs from December 15 until January 13. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm. Ring Bolton 332211.

BURY ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM, Moss Street, Bury. Tuesday December 18 -- Bill Bennion, former Chief Librarian and Arts Officer, tells tales of life in the Art Gallery and Library. Open Tue to Sat 10am to 5pm. Look out for lunchtime talks on Tues in the art gallery. They start at 12.45pm, free tea and coffee served from noon and you are welcome to take along your sandwiches. Talks last no longer than 45 minutes. Ring 0161 253 5878.

WORLD OF GLASS, Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside. The Poet and The Painter exhibition runs to January 2002. Opening times 10am to 5pm daily. Ring 08707 444 777.

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford. Martin Walker displays a series of black and white photographs depicting Manchester and Salford between 1965 and 1972, Martin has forgotten where they were taken exactly -- can you help him unravel the mystery? Admission free. Details 0161 7362694.

ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm and Sun noon to 4pm. Ring 0161 831 7454.

ASTLEY HALL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Astley Park, Chorley. Open Tues to Sun, noon to 5pm. Admission free for Chorley residents with proof of address, adults £2.90, concs £1.90, family ticket £7 (up to two adults and two children under 16). Ring 01257 515555.

BETTER WORLD SPACE, St James's Building, Oxford Street, Manchester. Ring 0161 247 1900.

BLACKBURN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Blackburn. Ring 01254 667130.

BLYTH GALLERY, Brazil Street, Manchester. A Full Circle - an abstract work using bitumen and paint by former roofer John Booth. Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm. Admission free. Ring 0161 236 1004.

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster. Details 01524 593057.

CASTLEFIELD GALLERY, Campfield Avenue Arcade, Liverpool Road/Deansgate, Manchester. Open Tues to Sun noon to 5pm. Ring 0161 832 8034.

CATALYST, MUSEUM OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, Mersey Road, Widnes. Science and technology are brought to life with working exhibits, games, puzzles and multimedia programmes. Travel 100ft in the glass lift to the rooftop observatory. Learn about the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Discover how the chemical industry has changed everyday life. Open Tue to Fri and Bank Holiday Mons 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun, 11am-5pm. Ring 0151 420 1121.

CHAPMAN GALLERY, Chapman Building, University of Salford, University Road, Salford. Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm. Admission free. Ring 0161 295 5241.

CHINESE ART CENTRE, Edge Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Fri 10.30am to 4.30pm. Ring 0161 832 7280.

COLIN JELLICOE GALLERY, Portland Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Fri 11am to 5pm, closed some Mons, Sat 1-5pm. Ring 0161 236 2716.

DRUMCROON ART CENTRE, 2 Parsons Walk, Wigan. Ring 01942 321840.

GALLERY OF COSTUME, Wilmslow Road, Platt Hall, Platt Fields, Rusholme, Manchester. A Suit of Her Own: A History of the Working Woman's Wardrobe. A fascinating look at the development of the working woman's wardrobe in a bid to achieve equality in the workplace. Open daily 10am to 5.30pm. Ring 0161 224 5217.

GAWTHORPE HALL, Padiham, near Burnley. Ring 01282 771004.

GREEN ROOM, Cafe Bar and Foyer areas, Whitworth Street West, Manchester. Contact venue for full details. Ring 0161 950 5900.

HARRIS MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Market Square, Preston. An exhibition exploring the use of drawing from the middle ages right through to the present day. Runs until January 19. Open Mon to Sat from 10am to 5pm. Details 01772 258248.

Heaton HALL, Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Manchester. Open Wed to Sun 10am to 5.30pm. Ring 0161 773 1231.

HENRY DONN GALLERY, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester. Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5pm, closed 1-2pm. Ring 0161 766 8819.

Horwich HERITAGE CENTRE, Longworth Road, Horwich. Specific aspects of Horwich life over the last 100 years through videos, displays, artefacts and exhibits. Admission is free, open Sat 10am to noon and on Weds from 2-4pm. Special openings can be arranged. Ring Bolton 692930 or 693462. Subscriptions OAPs £4.50, others £5.50, members pay 30p per meeting and non-members pay 60p per meeting. Ring Bolton 692930.

IRLAM HERITAGE UNIT, Irlam Library, Hurst Fold, Liverpool Road, Irlam. Ring 0161 775 3566.

JOHN RYLANDS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Deansgate, Manchester. Mon to Fri 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 10am to 1pm. Ring 0161 834 5343.

THE GALLERY, MANCHESTER'S ART house, Portland Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, except Thurs 10am to 7pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Ring 0161 2373551.

KIOSK PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY, Smithfield Buildings, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. Tues to Sat 10am to 6pm. Ring 0161 833 3300.

THE LOWRY, Harbour City, Salford Quays. Open Mon to Wed 11am-5pm. Thurs, Sat and Sun 11am to 8pm and Fri 11am-10pm. Ring 0161 876 2000.

MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE, Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm. Ring 0161 832 4274.

MANCHESTER JEWISH MUSEUM, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester. Phone 0161 834 9879.

MANCHESTER'S ART HOUSE, 131 Portland Street, Manchester. "Traditional Manchester Exhibition" sponsored the Professional Footballer's Association, runs until December 22. Specialising in British Contemporary Art including ceramics, furniture, jewellery, paintings, sculpture and textiles. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Ring 0161 237 3551.

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Righton Gallery, All Saints Campus, Higher Ormond Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5pm.

MID PENNINE GALLERY, Yorke Street, Burnley. Ironic Iconics, a selection of work from designer-makers working in this country. Runs to December 22. Open Mon to Sat from 10am to 5pm, except Tues, closes 1pm. Ring 01282 421986.

MILLYARD GALLERY, Alexandra Craft Centre, Uppermill, Oldham. Tues to Sun 10am to 5pm. Ring 01457 870410.

MOULDSWORTH MOTOR MUSEUM, Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, Cheshire. A unique collection of over 60 vintage, classic, sports cars, motorcycles and early bicycles housed in an a 1930s Art-Deco building. Open Suns noon-5pm and all bank holiday weekends. Ring 01928 731781.

MUSEUMS OF THE LANCASHIRE TEXTILE INDUSTRY, located in Helmshore, Rossendale and Burnley. Details 01282 412555.

MUSEUM OF LANCASHIRE, Stanley Street, Preston. Explore Lancashire's rich culture, history and national heritage. Trace the story of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry and walk down a 1940s street. Open Mon-Wed, Fri and Sat, 10.30am to 5pm. Admission £2 for adults and £1 concs. Ring 01772 264061.

THE MUSEUM OF HATTING, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport. Hats through the centuries. Open Mon to Sat 10am-5pm and Sun from 11am to 5pm. Admission charges are adults £3.95, children, £2.50 or family tickets £11. Ring 0161 355 7770.

MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT, Boyle Street, Manchester. Ring 0161 205 2122.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM, Sir Tom Finney Way, Deepdale, Preston. The story of the world's greatest game featuring the FIFA Museum Collection, exhibits and memorabilia. Open Tue to Sat 10am to 5pm, midweek matchday 10am to 7.30pm, weekend matchday 10am to 2.30pm and Sun 11am to 5pm. Admission adult day ticket £6.95, season ticket £14.95, under fives free, children five-15, day ticket £4.95, season ticket £9.95, concs day ticket £4.95 or £9.95. Family tickets for two adults/two children, £19.95, two adults/three children £22.50 and two adults/four children £24.95. Ring 01772 711600.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND TELEVISION, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Open Tue to Sun (plus Bank Holidays and Mon during school holidays) 10am to 6pm.

OLDHAM ART GALLERY, Union Street, Oldham. Tues 10am-1pm, Wed to Sat 10am-5pm.

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM, Ordsall Lane, Ordsall. Ring 0161 872 0251.

THE OX, Liverpool Road, Castlefield. Mon to Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to midnight. Ring 0161 839 7740.

PHILIPS CONTEMPORARY ART, Little Lever Street, Manchester. The gallery focuses on presenting the work of young, contemporary British artists. Tues-Thurs noon to 4pm, Sat 1-4pm, or by appointment. Ring 0161 282 0318.

PORTICO LIBRARY AND GALLERY, Mosley Street, Manchester. Open Mon to Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm.

PUMPHOUSE PEOPLE'S HISTORY MUSEUM, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Manchester. Open Tues to Sun, 11am-4.30pm, closed Mons, admission £1, children and concs free. Ring 0161 839 6061.

QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT MUSEUM, Fulwood Barracks, Preston. The story of the Lancashire Lads who came from the towns of Lancashire to serve in their Regiment. The collection includes archive and library material. Open Tue to Thur 9.30am to 4.30pm. Ring 01772 260362.

QUARRY BANK MILL TRUST LTD, Styal, Cheshire. Explore one of the largest historic working cotton mills. Contact venue for Admission prices. Open Tues to Sun 11am-5pm.

RICHARD GOODALL GALLERY, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. Open Tue to Sat, 11am to 6pm. All works are for sale. Ring 0161 832 3435.

RIGHTON GALLERY, Cavendish Street, Manchester. Monday to Friday 12noon-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. Admission is free. Open Mon to Fri from 9.30am-5pm.

ROSSENDALE MUSEUM, Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, Rossendale. Open Mon to Fri, 1-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm and Sun noon-5pm. Ring 01706 226509.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM, Armouries Drive, Leeds. Open 10am-5pm. Admission £4.90 for adults, under 17s, over 60s and concessions free and couples £9. Ring 0113 220 1940.

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford. Asian Art 2000 is a touring exhibition showcasing paintings by Asian Artists from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Macau, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan. All the works reflect the artists response to the arrival of the new millennium in the context of their own country or region. Runs from Saturday February 9 until Sunday April 7 2002. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 4.45pm, Sat and Sun 1-5pm. Admission free. Ring 0161 736. 2649.

SAMLESBURY HALL, Preston New Road, Preston. Open every day (except Monday and Saturday) 11am- 4.30pm. Ring 01254 812010. Admission adults £2.50 and children under 16 £1.

SANDBAR, Grosvenor Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 5pm- 10.30pm. Ring 0161 273 1552/3141.

STOCKPORT ART GALLERY, Wellington Road South, Stockport. Mon to Fri 11am to 5pm, (closed Wed), Sat 10am-5pm, closed Sun. Ring 0161 474 4453.

SWINTON LIBRARY ART GALLERY, Chorley Road, Swinton. Open Mon 9.30am to 7.30pm, Tue to Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. Details 0161 794 2275.

Turton TOWER, Chapeltown Road, Turton, Bolton. Open Sat and Sun 1-5pm. Mon to Thur 10am to noon, 1-5pm. Tea room open 11am to 2pm, 2.30-7pm.

WENSLEY GALLERY, 6-8 Market Place, Ramsbottom. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sun 10am to 4pm. Ring 01706 824772.

WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. Open Mon to Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 2-5pm. The House - A display drawing examining the representation of the house in art and its place in culture. Runs to January 2002. Ring 0161 275 7450.