Bury Art Museum's future is to be scrutinised as the council faces making savings of £29m. The Grade II listed building which dates from 1901 also houses the library as well as galleries and a sculpture centre.
A council report says an appraisal of options for the building is being made. It says: "Bury Council recognises the important role that culture plays in the community and economic development," adding it is "intended" that the current site of the museum will be included in the cultural quarter of a masterplan for Bury town centre as a "creatives space".
But it adds: "The museum operates from a listed building which is in a state of disrepair and visitor numbers have regrettably reduced and not yet recovered post Covid." The report says a reduction in its budget of £250,000 is being considered for the year 2024/25.
