Whitworth Art Gallery (University of Manchester), Manchester
Manchester, UK
Visitor Information
Museum Address
Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER, UK
Manchester, UK
Ticket Prices
Free
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Whitworth was founded in 1889 as the Whitworth Institute and Park, named after Sir Joseph Whitworth, the Victorian engineer and philanthropist. Now part of the University of Manchester, the gallery holds over 60,000 items, with particular strength in watercolors, prints, textiles, and wallpaper.
A £15 million redevelopment by MUMA Architects transformed the building in 2015, opening the rear galleries directly into Whitworth Park. Turner, Blake, and Dürer feature among the historic prints, while the textile collection covers everything from ancient Egyptian cloth to contemporary fiber art. The gallery drew 440,000 visitors in its first year after reopening.
Whitworth Art Gallery (University of Manchester), Manchester in Manchester, UK houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by John Constable and Käthe Kollwitz. Notable works include Whetting the Scythe and Dedham Church and Vale.
Famous Works at Whitworth Art Gallery (University of Manchester), Manchester
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Whitworth Art Gallery (University of Manchester), Manchester
The Whitworth is on Oxford Road in Manchester, England, part of the University of Manchester. A 2015 expansion by MUMA doubled its gallery space and opened the building into the surrounding park.
The Whitworth holds one of the UK's finest collections of textiles and wallpapers, alongside British watercolors, prints, and modern art. Works by Turner, Constable, and contemporary artists feature prominently.
Yes, admission is free. The Whitworth's award-winning gallery spaces combine historic and contemporary art with an emphasis on making connections between fine art and design.
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