Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery is one of the country’s finest art museums found in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. This Free attraction is a great way of saving some money and entertaining the family, during holidays or just weekend get aways to Manchester.

A mix of works from some wonderful historic collections with the best international contemporary art to bring fresh perspectives to familiar images, create visual dialogues and encourage conversation and debate.

Manchester Art Gallery welcome over half a million visitors each year to this family friendly attraction in the city, a blend of historic and contemporary architecture that echoes their innovative artistic programme. Through their exhibitions and events, they offer extraordinary encounters with brilliant art.

Search the collection of over 46,000 objects of fine art, decorative art and costume, developed over 200 years and still growing.

Explore the collections of fine art, spanning six centuries and including many major modern and contemporary pieces. Famous for their 19th century British paintings, particularly the outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite works.

Decorative arts collections showcase the artistry, tastes and techniques of every era and culture, from ancient civilisations to today’s designer makers.

The museum’s collections of ceramics, silver, glass, furniture and costume are especially fine. By constantly renewing and updating the collection displays so you’ll discover something new every time you visit.