York Art Gallery, York
York, UK
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Museum Address
Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW, United Kingdom
York, UK
Ticket Prices
£7.50 (under 16 free)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
York Art Gallery opened in 1879 in an Italianate building on Exhibition Square, originally constructed for the 1879 Yorkshire Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition. The gallery was extensively refurbished in 2015, adding the Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA), the largest permanent display of British studio ceramics in the world.
The painting collection of around 800 works covers 600 years of European art, with strength in Italian Renaissance panels and British 20th-century painting. Works by Parmigianino and Henry Moore feature in the collection. The ceramics holdings now include over 5,000 pieces spanning a millennium of clay-based art.
York Art Gallery, York in York, UK houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Albert Joseph Moore and Parmigianino. Notable works include Portrait of a Man with a Book and Portrait of William Moore.
Famous Works at York Art Gallery, York
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting York Art Gallery, York
York Art Gallery is located on Exhibition Square in the historic city of York, England. The gallery houses a collection spanning 600 years of Western art, from medieval panels to contemporary works.
York Art Gallery is known for its British paintings and ceramics. The Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) holds one of the UK's largest pottery collections alongside Old Masters and 20th-century British art.
The gallery opened in 1879 in a purpose-built Italianate building. It underwent a major renovation completed in 2015, adding new gallery spaces and the Centre of Ceramic Art.
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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 York Art Gallery, York directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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