Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
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
Lady Dorothie's War
- 10 September — 29 October 2016 *on now
Lady Dorothie’s War looks at the early life of Lady Dorothie Feilding, who in 1914 left her home at Newham Paddox near Rugby to work alongside troops as a paramedic and ambulance driver in Belgium. Alongside the exhibition will be displayed items from the social history collection celebrating other Local Heroes from Rugby.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
N/A
Dorothie Feilding’s War in Flanders 1914-1917
- 8 October 2016 2-3pm
Join Belgian historian Patrick Vanleene to hear more about Dorothie’s amazing work on the frontline during First World War. Patrick Vanleene is author of ‘Fearless: Dorothie Feilding’s War’. He specializes in the history of the First World War and is co-ordinator of the memorial ‘Nieuwpoort 1914-1918’
To book your place please call Rugby Visitor Centre: 01788 533217
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.ragm.co.uk/ragm/homepage/63/free_talk
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
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Little Elborow Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3BZ
England
Website
Telephone
01788 533201
Fax
01788 533204
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