Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester

Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 6ER
England

Website

www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth

E-mail

General

whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

media enquiries

press.whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

Telephone

Gallery enquiries

0161 275 7450

Education Information & bookings

0161 275 7453

Fax

Gallery fax

0161 275 7451

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The Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester. It is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art and design including modern and historic fine art, prints, textiles and a rare collection of wallpapers.

The entire collection of this gallery is a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Gallery

Opening hours

Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00
Sun 12:00-16:00

Closed Good Fri, Christmas to New Year

Admission charges

Free Admission

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Toilets
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 6ER
England

Website

www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth

E-mail

General

whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

media enquiries

press.whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

Telephone

Gallery enquiries

0161 275 7450

Education Information & bookings

0161 275 7453

Fax

Gallery fax

0161 275 7451

The entire collection of this gallery is a Designated Collection of national importance.

The Whitworth Art Gallery's collections cover the areas of fine art, textiles and wallpapers. Both textiles and wallpapers are amongst the finest collections in the country, outside of London. The wallpaper ranges from 17th century to the present day, including several important French pieces. Amongst the highlights of the textile collection are the post-Pharonic Egyptian textiles which illustrate all of the main textile techniques in use from 300-1000AD. Arts and crafts design is well represented in both textiles and wallpapers, and the Gallery has near-comprehensive holdings of Morris & Co. textiles. The fine art collections are particularly strong in works on paper and include important works by JMW Turner and William Blake. The 20th century drawing is well represented as well as a number of Pop Art works and prints by British artists.

Collection details

Fine Art, Costume and Textiles

Key artists and exhibits

Designated Collection

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 6ER
England

Website

www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth

E-mail

General

whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

media enquiries

press.whitworth@manchester.ac.uk

Telephone

Gallery enquiries

0161 275 7450

Education Information & bookings

0161 275 7453

Fax

Gallery fax

0161 275 7451

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

Arty Picnics

http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/whatson/families/freeevents/

Sessions are especially for under fives and their families or childminders during term time and for all ages during school holidays, taking place on Tuesdays 11.00-12.30. Bring your family and some food (if you fancy lunch) and meet an artist for fun creative activities. Don't worry if it is a terrible Tuesday and raining outside, we will have our picnic in the Gallery surrounded by sunny landscapes!

How to obtain

Arty Picnics are free and operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to book. Contact whitworth@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 2757450 for more details.

Colourful Sundays

http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/whatson/families/freeevents/

Join friends, family and artists for The Whitworth Gallery's popular Sunday drop-in creative workshops. There are new arty activities to take part in every week, from creating your own mini forest to Egyptian masks. Sessions are suitable for all ages and take place every Sunday 13.30-15.30.