⚽ Going to the Match! Unique exhibition design & installation for Bolton Museum

Bolton's "Going to the Match" exhibition opened on 23rd March 2023, celebrating L.S. Lowry and Bolton's footballing history, right up to the modern day. Showcased at its heart is the iconic L.S. Lowry painting 'Going to the Match', which was recently purchased by The Lowry in Salford for £8.1m, made possible by a private donation. 

With this notable artwork now back on display, Bolton Museum wanted to accompany it with local football-themed exhibits, memories and related artwork, particularly as Bolton Wanderers this year celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first FA Cup Final victory in 1923.

🏆 Not only that, but this coming weekend Bolton Wanderers take on Plymouth Argyle at Wembley in the Football League Trophy Final - excellent timing, as Bolton's fans prepare to 'Go to the Match' themselves!

The Going to the Match exhibition is sponsored by Bolton Wanderers in the Community, The Lowry and Arts Council England.

Find out more about Going to the Match and download the full events programme, which includes free tours, family events, art workshops, talks, film screenings and activities.

Going to the Match ready for opening to the public at Bolton Museum, Greater Manchester, including bespoke 'floodlights' graphics to the exhibition entrance 

Bolton Museum's exhibition prior to opening, featuring beautiful, bespoke illustrations by Lucia Vinti and signage and displays by Impression

Lucia Vinti's 'Lowry's Walk' illustrations, installed and completed by graphics, displays and signage by Impression for Bolton Museum, Greater Manchester

L.S. Lowry's Going to the Match painting at the centre of Bolton Museum's new exhibition, also featuring large-format images and graphics by Impression

Bespoke Bolton Wanderers 'Dream Team' interactive props for Bolton Museum's Going to the Match exhibition, designed and printed by Impression

Unique artwork & exhibition planning with Bolton Museum 

Football and art are brought together by Going to the Match. Our Impression team enjoyed working alongside illustrator Lucia Vinti on this project, who created a unique, fun and eye-catching illustrated 'Lowry's Walk' feature along walls of the exhibition space, taking visitors through Bolton's sights and landmarks before arriving at Burnden Park.

Impression consulted with Bolton Museum on its plans for Going to the Match, including identification of the client's timescales and intended outcomes to ensure that our work was delivered on time and in line with the Museum's vision.

Our Design studio collaborated with Lucia and the Museum to plan the exhibition space, creating unique visuals including entrance 'floodlights', signage, exhibition displays and wall graphics, and unique interactive props to engage visitors of all ages.

Museum exhibition display, graphics & signage installation by Impression, Bolton

All signage, wall vinyls, large format graphics and exhibit display signage for Bolton Museum's 'Going to the Match' were produced in-house by Impression's Create team, using robust materials which will continue to make a visual impact throughout the 3-month exhibition.

Installation by Impression was completed in line with the client's timescales, ready for the exhibition's preview event prior to opening to the public. Impression's Deliver signage installation team will also support Bolton Museum with removal and take-down of materials following the exhibition's close on 25th June 2023.

Bolton Museum's new exhibition, featuring bespoke, large-format images, graphics and displays to showcase Bolton's footballing heritage

Impression's team worked closely with Bolton Museum and illustrator Lucia Vinti to complete this unique and visually creative exhibition with football and Greater Manchester landmarks a central theme 

Preview evening for the Going to the Match Bolton Museum exhibition in Greater Manchester, sponsored by Carrs Pasties & Clear Futures and attended by local VIPs and guests

Bolton Museum's preview evening, showcasing L.S. Lowry's iconic painting and local football history for Bolton, Greater Manchester

Generating footfall & interest with large format graphics, signage & displays for Greater Manchester museum exhibitions

Impression loves working with museums and visitor attractions in Greater Manchester, delivering impactful, bold and eye-catching signage, displays, large-format graphics and images which immerse visitors in exhibition themes.

Projects with Greater Manchester and North West museums include:

• Large format graphics, signage and wayfinding signage for the newly-refurbished Manchester Museum, including the spectacular Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition
• Unique displays, props, signage and large format graphics and print for Bolton Museum temporary exhibitions, including "Going to the Match" and "Colours" in Greater Manchester
• Large format graphics, entrance signage, images and visitor information display signage for Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire 
• Rebrand rollout across site, including bespoke graphics, wayfinding and outreach signage, for the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Every museum exhibition in Greater Manchester and the North West is unique. Impression works with client teams to print and install materials designed by our clients' own teams and agencies, whilst also supporting other museums with Design Studio expertise to deliver complete exhibitions and attraction branding.

From wayfinding and directional signage that helps visitors to navigate your Greater Manchester museum or attraction and its exhibitions, to welcoming entrance and visitor information displays and signage that grab attention, Impression's visual branding projects make a big impact for museums across the Greater Manchester and North West region.

Signage with impact for museums & attractions in Greater Manchester & the North West

Since 2008, Impression has delivered bespoke signage, outreach, wayfinding and display projects for well-known museums, visitor attractions and brand names in Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and the wider North West.

Working with museums, tourist and visitor destinations, high street retailers, regional construction companies, leading universities, schools, and Greater Manchester and North West local authorities, our team brings striking external visuals to entrances, car parks, buildings and campuses that make an impact, whether generating excitement, encouraging footfall or helping visitors to find their way, as well as internal signage and displays that immerse visitors in the stories you need to tell.

We take care of every aspect of your internal and external signage and large-format graphics scheme through our 'Consult-Design-Create-Deliver' methodology, turning work around quickly and entirely in-house by our Bolton, Greater Manchester team.

Get in touch to discuss your museum's signage project!