Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Little Elborow Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3BZ
England
Website
Telephone
01788 533201
Fax
01788 533204
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum opened in spring 2000 in a purpose built contemporary building.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery
Rugby Collection of 20th century and contemporary British art including prints and paintings by Stanley Spencer, Bridget Riley, L S Lowry and Lucian Freud.
Tripontium Collection of Roman artifacts from an important Roman settlement near Rugby.
Social History Collection reflecting Rugby's industrial history, impact of war and the changing pattern of family life.
Collection details
Social History, Fine Art, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Tripontium
- Rugby Collection
- Bridget Riley
- Stanley Spencer
- Lucian Freud
- L S Lowry
- Barbara Hepworth
- Paula Rego
- Paul Nash
- Walter Sickert
- Prunella Clough
- Louis le Brocquy
- Leon Kossoff
- Humphrey Spender
- David Tindle
- Carel Weight
- Evelyn Williams
- Christopher Wood
The Jack Lucas Gallery
- 3 May 2000 — 1 December 2030 *on now
Named after the Site Director of the Tripontium excavations, The Jack Lucas Gallery at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum hosts a collection of Roman artefacts found at the nearby settlement of Tripontium.
Among the many exhibits on display in this gallery are a full skeleton of a human girl and a beautifully detailed belt-buckle depicting two peacocks by a tree. Both of these finds have been dated to the fourth century AD. Also present are Roman coins, tools and pots as well as an intact milestone.
This gallery also includes information on the history of the Rugby Archaeological Society.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Website
The Social History Gallery
- 20 December 2011 — 3 December 2030 *on now
The Social History Gallery at Rugby Museum tells the story of the people who lived (or live) in Rugby. Objects in this exhibition have been generously donated from local people and the collection continues to grow and change all the time.
The Gallery is divided into four sections focusing on different areas of peoples lives with the Community Life area focusing on establishments and events that brought people in the town together, including Schools, Sports, Clubs and objects from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and both world wars.
The Domestic and Family Life display contains objects that reflect the dedication to home life and includes games and toys, kitchenware and newspaper cuttings. The Personal Life case however, holds objects that would have belonged to one individual and been important to them such as scrapbooks, diaries, samplers and photograph albums.
Finally the Working Life area focuses on industries that made Rugby a recognised name all over the world. Objects from factories such as Willans and Robinson, British Thomson Houston and British Rail.
There are various other objects in the museum and an interactive kiosk for your information.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Website
Fall In
- 1 November 2014 — 28 February 2015 *on now
See a selection of First World War artefacts donated and loaned by the people of Rugby as part of our Heritage Lottery Funded project. A range of local photographs, letters, medals and much more are displayed alongside poppies created by artists and the local community
Look out for WW1 talks about Rugby.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
Website
http://www.ragm.co.uk/info/6/rugby_remembers_1914-1918/22/rugby_remembers_1914-1918
The Story behind the Monument
- 6 February 2015 2-3pm
Chris Holland is a local historian and author of "Before Gallipoli". The talk will tell the unusual and moving story of the time spent by the Incomparable 29th Division in Warwickshire before their departure for Gallipoli. The monument on the Fosse Way near Stretton on Dunsmore marks the spot where King George V inspected the Division in March 1915.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
Admission
FREE
We don't want to lose you but we think we ought to go
- 27 March 2015 2-3pm
Paul Thompson of Guarderobe is a military history enthusiast and will be talking about training for war before embarkation, with reference to what we know about training in and around Rugby. The talk will include the opportunity to see artefacts up close.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
Admission
FREE
Education Packs for schools
Eduaction packs designed to assist teachers in school trips to Rugby Art Gallery ang Museum. The packs contain activities for the children complete based on exhibits displayed and extra activities performed within the museum. There are currently two packs available: Tripontium (roman) and Ancient Egypt.
How to obtain
Contact Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on 01788 533201 to talk about booking a trip.
Loan Boxes
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum has loan boxes available to schools and organisations for a maximum period of two weeks. There are five different subjects available for loan: Romans, Victorians, World War II, Rugby Through The Ages and William Webb Ellis.
Prices usually £5 but can vary depending on terms of use and can be discussed upon contact with the gallery.
How to obtain
Contact a member of staff at the gallery to request a box and the dates required. This will be confirmed via the telephone
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