Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester, United Kingdom
Visitor Information
Museum Address
Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Ticket Prices
Free
Featured Artists
4 artists in database
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Manchester Art Gallery was founded in 1882 when the Manchester Corporation acquired the Royal Manchester Institution's buildings and collections, originally established in 1823. The museum houses over 25,000 objects, with particular strength in Victorian art and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
The fine art collection includes 2,000 oil paintings, 3,000 watercolors, 250 sculptures, and 1,000 prints. Our collection features works by William Holman Hunt, Ford Madox Brown, and Edmund Blair Leighton. The gallery remains one of the best places in England to see 19th-century British painting and decorative arts.
Manchester Art Gallery in Manchester, United Kingdom houses 5 masterpieces in our database.
Visiting Manchester Art Gallery
Yes, always free. Donations welcome. Some special exhibitions may have a charge.
Open daily 10am-5pm. Thursday until 9pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day.
Strong Pre-Raphaelite collection, British decorative arts, Dutch Golden Age paintings, and contemporary work. Known for Waterhouse and Ford Madox Brown.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Manchester Art Gallery directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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