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Current Exhibition
Frodsham Photographic Society
2nd – 30th June 2025
An exhibition entitled Then and Now of Halton’s Transport
Future Exhibitions
1st – 29th August 2025
– Eddisbury Artists
1st September – 3rd November 2025
– Frodsham Textile Group
November to January 2026
– Synergy Project Design Concepts
An exhibition showcasing the exciting designs for the redevelopment of the gallery on the 1st floor, the 4th floor Observatory Gallery and some of the transition spaces within Catalyst, which is being funded by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Past Exhibitions
Catalyst for Creativity
Hazlehurst Print Group
From 6th February until 5th March
An exhibition of print inspired by a visit to the galleries at Catalyst.
Edward Frankland
– Curated by Trustee of Catalyst, Dr Diana Leitch
From 8th January until 5th February 2025
An exhibition exploring the life and career of one of the originators of Organometallic chemistry and one of the discoverers of Helium.
Fiddlers Ferry – From the Ashes Series 21st June 2024
We’re delighted to announce the opening of a brand new exhibition from local artist Shaun Smyth with a selection of previously unseen pictures from his Fiddler’s Ferry – From the Ashes Series. If you’ve not seen them yet then pop down and take a look. Some are even for sale!
Catalyst for Creativity 23rd April 2024
A fantastic new exhibition was opened at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre.
‘Catalyst for Creativity’ was a collaborative art exhibition between Catalyst and level 3 students studying creative practice, fashion and graphic design at Cronton Sixth Form College. The paintings, drawing, illustrations, animations, textiles and fashion garments were produced in response to the industrial heritage of the local area.
The exhibition was formally opened on Wednesday 27
th
March by Catalyst CEO Nikki Burton Mallott and Dave Lenderyou. It was positioned in our Community Exhibition Area adjacent to the reception and shop area at Catalyst, it was open until 5
th
June and was free to enter.
Catalyst Community Engagement Coordinator Clare Lightfoot said “We get excited each year for this exhibition. We are always amazed at the talent of our local young people and we are so very grateful for the support of the brilliant staff at Cronton 6
th
Form College”.
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Little Wonders
Wednesdays 9.15am – 10.30am Every Wednesday during term time (March to July 2026), join us for an educational morning filled with hands-on sensory learning, interacti...
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Thursdays 10am – 12pm Catalyst invites over 50s to join us for breakfast on Thursdays, 10am -12pm, at our NEW Breakfast and Brew Club! These mornings will run in term...
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Operation Earth – Weekend Workshops
Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to see our Operation Earth Show!                                Come along to our family show and to...
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Bee Discovery – Weekend Workshops
Visit Catalyst at weekends between 18th April and 17th May for a chance to join our hands-on workshop. Come and learn about one of nature’s best scientists – th...
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25th Apr
City Nature Challenge
On 25th April 2026 we will be joining forces with the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust (MGET) to take part in the City Nature Challenge (CNC) City Nature Challenge is an ...
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Community Pricing!
Throughout the months of May, June and July 2026 we will be supporting our local community with a special community entry price of just £5 per person! Proof of address (i.e...
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21st May
Quiet Hours at Catalyst May 2026
With thanks to National Lottery players, we are continuing our Quiet Hours series. We’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to offer a Quiet Hours visit in the...
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Over the Rainbow – Half Term Workshops
Visit during May half term 23rd – 31st May and take part in our hands-on workshop. Which science experiments lead you to a rainbow? In this workshop we investigate li...
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