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Situated in Whitworth Park to the south of Manchester city centre, the Whitworth Art Gallery is famous for its collections of art and design. The Gallery is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London.
The Whitworth uses its collections to create changing exhibitions exploring different themes, as well as hosting a programme of innovative touring exhibitions. Curators regularly rotate the artworks on display in the galleries so there is always something new to see. A selection of tours, lectures, practical workshops and concerts accompanies the exhibition programme.
General Information:
Fully accessible to visitors with disabilities - telephone for information on assistance
Wheelchairs available on request
Toilets suitable for wheelchair users
Induction loop in lecture theatre
Gallery Bistro
Specialist art bookshop also cards & souvenirs
Group tours available - please book in advance
Comprehensive educational programme for all ages - please telephone for information.
The Whitworth uses its collections to create changing exhibitions exploring different themes, as well as hosting a programme of innovative touring exhibitions. Curators regularly rotate the artworks on display in the galleries so there is always something new to see. A selection of tours, lectures, practical workshops and concerts accompanies the exhibition programme.
General Information:
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Directions |
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In Whitworth Park opposite Manchester Royal Infirmary, 1½ miles from city centre.
Frequent buses from Piccadilly Gardens. About 1 mile from Oxford Road station. Limited free parking in front of Gallery |
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Whitworth Art Gallery Postcode for SatNav: M15 6ER
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Days Out near Whitworth Art Gallery
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Manchester Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
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Museum of Science and Industry (1 Mile)*
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People's History Museum (1 Mile)*
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Ordsall Hall (2 Miles)*
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery (2 Miles)*
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Imperial War Museum North (3 Miles)*
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Heaton Hall (5 Miles)*
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Portland Basin Museum (6 Miles)*
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Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate (8 Miles)*
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Dunham Massey (8 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Whitworth Art Gallery
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Manchester (1 Mile)*
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Salford (3 Miles)*
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Chadderton (4 Miles)*
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Cheadle (5 Miles)*
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Prestwich (5 Miles)*
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Middleton (Gt Mcr) (5 Miles)*
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Stockport (6 Miles)*
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Altrincham (7 Miles)*
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Oldham (8 Miles)*
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Lees (8 Miles)*
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