Salford’s Centenary: 100 Objects Chosen by Locals on Display

Name: Your Salford 100
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2027-01-10
Location: Salford Museum and Art Gallery

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-20 14:53 2 min read

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To mark the city’s centenary, the Salford Museum and Art Gallery has launched ‘Your Salford 100’, a major community-curated exhibition. The display offers a unique, ground-up perspective on local history, featuring a collection of 100 objects personally selected by residents, community groups, and local partners. The exhibition is free to attend and runs from Saturday, 14 February 2026, through to Sunday, 10 January 2027.

Key Event Information

Detail	Information
Event Name	Your Salford 100
Venue	Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU
Dates	14 February 2026 – 10 January 2027
Cost	Free
Booking	No tickets required

A Community-Led Perspective

Unlike traditional museum displays curated solely by staff, ‘Your Salford 100’ relies on the voices of those who live and work in the city. The 100 selectors include a diverse cross-section of the community, ranging from individual residents and local artists to various community organisations and museum staff.

This collaborative approach has resulted in an eclectic mix of items drawn from the museum’s extensive archives. Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of pieces, including fine art, decorative arts, and significant social history objects. Each item is accompanied by the personal stories and responses of the participants who chose them, providing a narrative layer that connects the physical objects to the lived experience of Salford’s people.

Part of a City-Wide Celebration

This exhibition serves as a centerpiece for a broader, year-long programme of events taking place across the city. Both the Salford Museum and Art Gallery and Ordsall Hall are hosting a series of initiatives throughout 2026 designed to celebrate the history, culture, and people of Salford. By highlighting the work of local artists and the rich history preserved within the museum’s collections, the project aims to foster a deeper connection between the institution and the community it serves.

Planning Your Visit

As the exhibition is open for an extended period throughout 2026 and into early 2027, it serves as a flexible option for a local day out. Because no booking is required, visitors can simply arrive during the museum’s standard operating hours.

While the information provided is correct at the time of publication, it is always a good practice to check the official Salford Museum and Art Gallery website before your visit. This is particularly useful for confirming any potential changes to holiday opening times or to check for additional programming that may coincide with your trip. By planning ahead, you can ensure you make the most of the wider centenary celebrations occurring across the museum’s sites.

Source: Visit Salford Events

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