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Arts, Crafts & Textiles Museums in the UK
Included below are Arts, crafts & textiles museums in the UK, such as Peter Scott Gallery. The Arts, crafts & textiles museums have permanent and semi-permanent displays which bring to life the day-to-day lives of our ancestors.
Peter Scott Gallery
Lancaster University, Lancaster
The Peter Scott Gallery presents a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and associated events. The gallery is located on Lancaster University Campus and houses the University´s International Art Collection. The University´s stunning collection... more
Compton Verney
Compton Verney
Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Burdon Road, Sunderland
At the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day is told by hands-on exhibits and interactive displays. The Art Gallery shows paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian... more
Wardown Park Museum
Old Bedford Road, Luton
Situated in beautiful Wardown Park.At the Wardown Park Museum you can explore the development of Luton from pre-history to the present day. Highlights include the Luton Life Gallery, the nationally important Lace Collection and the Bedfordshire and... more
The Ruskin Museum
Yewdale Road, Coniston
The Ruskin Museum is acclaimed by the Rough Guide to The Lake District, as `the most thought-provoking in the Lakes´. Telling the story of Coniston from the Stone Age to the Jet Era, it provides a masterly introduction to Coniston´s two blue-eyed... more
Gainsborough´s House
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury
Gainsborough´s House: The birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727-88). Historic house dating back to the 16th century with an attractive walled garden. The outstanding collection, of Gainsborough´s paintings, drawings and prints, is shown together... more
Shire Hall Gallery
Market Square, Stafford
The Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly used as the Crown Court, the Shire Hall Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring a wide... more
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National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, London
Situated in London´s Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery´s stunning collection of Western European paintings spans the period from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Discover inspiring art by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian,... more
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is famous for its collection of 20th century furniture, glass, textiles and jewellery, including examples by leading designers. There is an extensive ceramics collection, much Art Deco and an excellent collection of Art... more
Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church Road, Hove
Hove Museum & Art Gallery, housed in an impressive Victorian villa, re-opened in 2003 following major re-development works. The new galleries allow visitors to learn more about the permanent collections on display of craft, toy, film and fine art.... more
Whitworth Art Gallery
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
The Whitworth Art Gallery was founded in 1889 with money left by Sir Joseph Whitworth, the Gallery is now part of the University of Manchester. Internationally famous for its collections of art and design along with an outstanding collection of... more
Hunterian Art Gallery
University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow
The original collection at the Hunterian Art Gallery was gifted by Dr William Hunter and includes outstanding paintings by Rembrandt, Koninck, Chardin and Stubbs. Also unrivalled holdings of work by James McNeil Whistler including paintings, pastels... more
Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery
Arundel Gate, Sheffield
Home to the city’s unique Ruskin and metalwork collections, the Millennium Gallery also hosts a diverse temporary exhibition programme featuring the best in historical and contemporary visual art, craft and design.... more
York Castle Museum
Eye of York, York
York Castle Museum, housed in two converted 18th century prison buildings, includes reconstructed Victorian and Edwardian streets, shops and merchandise - experience four hundred years of fascinating social history. A collection of rooms have been... more
Normanby Hall Museum & Country Park
Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby, Scunthorpe
Normanby Hall is a splendid Regency Mansion designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built between 1825 and 1830. On display are examples of fine furniture and also costume galleries. The Farming Museum shows the history of farming and rural crafts during... more
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth
Portsmouth's D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery reveals the dramatic story of ‘Operation Overlord’ (the codename for the Normandy Landings in 1944). Portsmouth was at the centre of these operations and now you can revisit the ‘Faces of History’... more
Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Market Square, Preston
There’s nothing quite like having a wonder around the local museum to get a feel for a town and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston is no exception. Its wealth of information about the people, places, history and economy of the area is a... more
Walker Art Gallery
William Brown Street, Liverpool
All the family are welcome at the Walker Art Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in Europe. Covering art from medieval times to the 21st century, the gallery is a treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Get up close to Tudor portraits of... more
Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery
Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor
This is Gwynedd´s only general museum which displays and cares for the Bangor University collection and the collections of Gwynedd Council Museum Service. The Museum collections are varied and include items of social history relating to Gwynedd,... more
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
The Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales that opened in 1841 and houses a diverse range of collections reflecting the passions of the Victorian founders. The Museum displays an exceptional collection of objects from an Egyptian mummy to a... more
Bury Art Museum
Moss Street, Bury
Bury Art Museum opened in 1901 thanks to the generosity of the children of local paper manufacturer Thomas Wrigley. To commemorate Queen Victoria´s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, they presented the town with their father´s art collection which included... more
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Drake Circus, Plymouth
From archaeology, conservation and decorative art to maritime and city heritage and natural history, this museum is stuffed with treasures and finds donated by the good people of Plymouth since the end of the nineteenth century. Part of the permanent... more
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
St Faith's Street, Maidstone
At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan manor house, highlights include: A 2,500 year old Egyptian mummy, Maidstone´s... more
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The Museum of Somerset
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton
To really get a sense of the history of this beautiful county, head off to the Museum of Somerset where everyday objects and unusual finds tell the story of the area. Perhaps the prize exhibit is the Frome Hoard, the largest collection of Roman coins... more
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester
This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases of building and dates from the time of the Roman invasion in AD43. The museum is built on the... more
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Street, Carlisle
Tullie House Museum has refurbished two of its permanent galleries to improve the display of its nationally important collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. This exciting development incorporates new interpretation including an innovative multimedia... more
Gloucester Folk Museum
99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester
Gloucester Folk Museum has three floors of splendid Tudor and Jacobean timber-framed buildings along with new buildings housing the Dairy, Ironmonger´s shop and Wheelwright and Carpenter workshops. Displays feature local history, domestic life,... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre and houses a large gallery, craft shop and The Terrace Café within the Grade II Riverside Mill overlooking Dartmoor. The Guild is an educational charity and membership... more
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Barber Institute of Fine Arts is one of the finest small art galleries, housing an outstanding permanent collection that includes major paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by Rubens, Gainsborough, Turner, Rossetti, Manet, Degas, Rodin, Monet... more
Astley Hall Museum & Art Gallery
Astley Park, Chorley
Astley Hall opened as a museum & Art Gallery in 1924, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times, it houses some fine oak furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries. The varied collections include a fine 18th century creamware, fine art,... more
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well, Coventry
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum: Located in the historic centre of Coventry, next to the Cathedral ruins, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is the cultural hub of the city. Visit us for FREE to immerse yourself and your family in arts, history and... more
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Little Elborow Street, Rugby
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: See the remarkable Tripontium Collection of Roman artefacts and explore Rugby´s past in the Social History Museum.
The Art Gallery hosts a series of changing temporary exhibitions, including the Rugby Collection of... more
Science Museum
Exhibition Road, London
With more than 40 galleries to explore detailing the greatest scientific break through moments of the last 300 years, the Science Museum is the largest of its type in the world. The museum is fascinating for adults and children alike, thanks to its... more
Holburne Museum of Art
Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Holburne Museum is a beautiful building in its own grounds at the top of the most impressive street in Georgian England. It houses Bath´s most exciting display of fine and decorative art assembled around the collection of Bath resident Sir William... more
Scarborough Art Gallery
The Crescent, Scarborough
Scarborough Art Gallery, situated in Scarborough’s Regency Crescent just off the town centre, houses the Borough’s fine art collection. Our Gallery spaces tell the story of the town and its various influences over the years through the wonderful... more
Pickfords House Museum
41 Friar Gate, Derby
A fine Georgian town house built in 1770 by local architect, Joseph Pickford, as his home. Displays include period rooms circa 1800, historic costume and an 18th century style garden.... more
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
2 Castle Street, Glasgow
The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none. Displays occupy three floors and are divided into four exhibition areas: the Gallery of Religious Art, the Gallery... more
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Wynd, Inverness
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Hegdehogs, Heroes,Owls and Axes. Explore the art, history, heritage of the Highlands and discover how the Highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Have the opportunity to get face to face with a pine marten and... more
The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery
Aykley Heads, Durham
The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery is home to the treasures of The Durham Light Infantry, County Durham´s own regiment. It charts the history of the dli from 1758-1968 through the eyes of the soldiers who fought and their families back home. The... more
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks Road, Oxford
Pitt Rivers Museum is famous for its unusual Victorian atmosphere and outstanding collections of unusual and beautiful objects from all over the world. Founded in 1884 with the collection given by Lt General Pitt Rivers. The displays are... more
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1885 and is home to one of the world´s largest collections of pre-Raphaelite art, with works by Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and Holman Hunt. It also hosts a fine collection of 18th and 19th century art,... more
City Art Centre
2 Market Street, Edinburgh
The City Art Centre is both home to Edinburgh´s outstanding collection of Scottish art and one of the United Kingdom´s premier temporary exhibition spaces. Since it opened in 1980, it has mounted a huge range of exhibitions, from rare Egyptian... more
Geffrye Museum
136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London
Set in former almshouses, the Geffrye Museum presents the changing style of the English Domestic interior through a series of 11 period rooms from 1600 to the present day. One of London´s best-loved museums, the Geffrye is named after the former Lord... more
Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street, Guildford
Guildford House Gallery fascinating 17th century Grade I listed town house located on the High Street. It houses Guildford House gallery: a changing exhibition space offering a varied programme of art and craft shows, workshops and talks; a craft... more
Abbey House Museum
Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds
There’s something endlessly fascinating about the creative, inventive, eccentric Victorian era and when a museum manages to convey what life was like for inhabitants of that era, it’s a thing of beauty. Abbey House Museum in Leeds, which has garnered... more
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery
War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy
CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT - RE-OPENING SPRING 2013
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery features a superb collection of 19th and 20th century Scottish paintings including one of the largest collection of works by William Taggart, S J Peploe and the Glasgow... more
Cumberland Pencil Museum
Southey Works, Greta Bridge, Keswick
You’ll enter the Cumberland Pencil Museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where graphite was first discovered and from there take a turn around the surprisingly fascinating history of the pencil. So what’s to see? Well, I rather like the... more
Nature in Art
Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester
Nature in Art is the world´s only museum dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature. Displays embrace 2- & 3-D work in all mediums and styles from across the world, spanning 1500 years. So typically,you'll find exotic oriental treasures and... more
Buckinghamshire County Museum & The Roald Dahl Children´s Gallery
Church Street, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire County Museum & The Roald Dahl Children´s Gallery, houses displays that cover the diverse natural, social and cultural history of Buckinghamshire. In addition to curriculum based interactive exhibitions for children, there is a... more
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