Compton Verney

Compton Verney
Warwick
West Midlands
CV35 9HZ
England

Website

E-mail

General enquiries

info@comptonverney.org.uk

Telephone

Tickets & General enquiries

01926 645500

Fax

General fax

01926 645501

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The Robert Adam mansion and surrounding Capability Brown parkland that is home to Compton Verney Art Gallery

Visitors of all ages are warmly welcomed to this award-winning art gallery. Housed in a grade I listed Robert Adam mansion and surrounded by stunning 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland, Compton Verney offers a great day out.
Be enthralled by our programme of exhibitions,explore art from around the world and stroll along our woodland walk. All this alongside an exciting events programme, including fun family activities, adult workshops, tours, lectures and talks.

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Gallery

Opening hours

Sat 21 March - Sun 13 December 2009
Tues to Sun and Bank Holiday Mons, 11.00 - 17.00

Closed: Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays)

Admission charges

Adults £8
Concessions (student in full time education, over 60 and unwaged) £6
Child (aged 5-16) £2
Under 5s Free
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £18

Discounts

Museums Association
International Council of Museums

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Parking for coaches
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

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

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

Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Assistance dogs welcome

Compton Verney
Warwick
West Midlands
CV35 9HZ
England

Website

Main site

www.comptonverney.org.uk

Online shop

www.comptonverneyshop.org.uk

Memories of Compton Verney

www.memoriesofcomptonverney.org.uk

E-mail

General enquiries

info@comptonverney.org.uk

Telephone

Tickets & General enquiries

01926 645500

Fax

General fax

01926 645501

The collection of Archaic Chinese bronzes at Compton Verney is a Designated Collection of national importance.

The 79 Archaic Chinese bronzes from the Shang, Zhou and Han Dynasties (1500-206 BC), with additional, later, bronze-shaped objects made from ceramic and cloisonné, make up an important collection. These objects, associated with ancestor worship, are the chief testimony to the earliest artistic and technological achievements of the Chinese. The earliest pottery vessel in the collection dates back to the Neolithic period (4500-2000 BC).

Compton Verney is also home to a growing collection of nationally and internationally significant art from around the world. The collections include paintings from Naples (1600-1800), Northern European, British Portraits, Chinese, British Folk Art and the Marx Lambert Collection.