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Art Galleries in Northern England
Included below are Art galleries, such as Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Northern England. Many of the paintings, sculptures and drawings found in the Art Galleries are of international importance, many have regularly changing exhibitions.
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
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
The Shipley Art Gallery combines a dazzling display of jewellery, ceramics, textiles and furniture alongside stunning historical artworks. Over 700 breathtaking pieces by the county´s leading craft makers and a collection of paintings including Dutch... more
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Abbot Hall Art Gallery is a fine Georgian house containing an outstanding collection of fine art. Works are shown in period settings along with furniture and objets d´art of the period. A collection of society portraits of the day by George Romney,... more
Ferens Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Square, Hull
Ferens Art Gallery opened in 1927, this award winning Gallery boasts a magnificent and diverse collection, from European Old Masters to contemporary video portraits. The permanent collections of paintings and sculpture spans over 500 years with... more
Hartlepool Art Gallery
Church Square, Hartlepool
Hartlepool Art Gallery opened in 1996, is situated in a beautifully restored Victorian church. The programme of exhibitions is changed regularly and features the best of contemporary art and craft and a varied and innovative selection from... more
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley Street, Manchester
Manchester Art Gallery houses the city´s magnificent art collection. An oustanding Pre-Raphaelite collection and Gallery of Craft and Design, hosting a lively programme of exhibitions and events in stunning Victorian and contemporary surroundings.... more
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Ocean Road, Blandford Square, South Shields
South Shields Museum & Gallery explores local history during the life and times of famous author Catherine Cookson, as well as examining how the natural landscape has shaped the history of the area. In the Catherine Cookson Gallery exhibits include... 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
Huddersfield Art Gallery
Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
The Huddersfield Art Gallery has an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year featuring the best contemporary art from regional, national and international artists. Also on display are collections of craft, photography and... more
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
Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Tate Liverpool is one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside London. Housed in a beautiful converted warehouse in the historic Albert Dock, one of the finest groups of nineteenth-century industrial buildings anywhere. Home of... more
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Port Sunlight Village, Lower Road, Bebington
Lady Lever Art Gallery was founded in 1922 and houses the magnificent personal collection of the first Lord Leverhulme in memory of his wife. The Gallery includes Pre-Raphaelite paintings by Sir John Everett and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, paintings by... more
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Slatey Road, Birkenhead
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is a large purpose-built art gallery, opened in 1928 housing the vast majority of Wirral´s collection of artistic and historical wonders. Permanent displays include Victorian oil paintings, Liverpool porcelain and... more
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Museum Street, Warrington
Travel through time and around the world at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, one of the oldest municipal museums in the country. Opened in 1857, much of the quintessential character of the building has been preserved and its original glass cabinets... more
Hatton Gallery
The Quadrangle, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Hatton Gallery opened in 1926 and is situated within the University of Newcastle. The permanent collections contains over 3500 works that includes paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, some dating from the 14th century. On display is the... more
Stockport Art Gallery
Wellington Road, Stockport
Stockport Art Gallery houses a permanent display of Stockport's fine art collection. There is also an extensive programme of exhibitions and events.... 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
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Lister Park, Bradford
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery was built in 1904 as an art gallery. This stunning building houses a notable permanent collection of 19th and 20th century British Art. The Transcultural Gallery houses a collection of art from the Indian sub-continent and... 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
Ascot Studios
Bee Mill, Preston Road, Ribchester
Ascot Studios is one of the leading independent contemporary art galleries in the North West of England. Based at Bee Mill in the historic village of Ribchester, the gallery is over 2500 sq ft in size and enjoys an abundance of natural light.... more
Mercer Art Gallery
Swan Road, Harrogate
The Mercer Art Gallery was originally built in 1806 as Harrogate´s first spa building, `The Promenade Room´ has been restored to its former glory. The gallery is home to Harrogate´s fine art collection. There is a diverse programme of events and... 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
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
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery has been attracting visitors for over a hundred years and the permanent collection includes beautiful 18th and 19th century paintings and world-renowned watercolours. The Gallery also displays contemporary artwork. Highlights... 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
Gallery@Riverside
Main Street, Rotherham
Rotherham Art Gallery does not have a permanent collection. There are changing displays of contemporary art exhibitions.... more
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford
Salford Museum & Art Gallery is a mix of Victorian and 20th century architecture containing one the finest recreated Victorian streets, period shops and rooms at Lark Hill Place. In the Victorian Gallery is a collection of paintings, sculpture and... more
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
Chequer Road, Doncaster
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is a purpose built Museum, opened in 1964 to display various collections of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art. The King´s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Gallery houses one... 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
Leeds City Art Gallery
The Headrow, Leeds
Leeds City Art Gallery is one of the premier venues for visual arts in the north, which opened in 1888, with its nationally designated fine art collections that range from early 19th to late 20th centuries. An outstanding collection of English... more
Gallery Oldham
Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham
Gallery Oldham is an award-winning building, opened in 2002. The art collection includes fine watercolours, oil paintings, photography and studio ceramics. The large social history collection represents the lives of local people, from the industrial... more
Hull University Art Collection
The University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull
This small outstanding University of Hull Art Collection specialises in paintings, sculpture, drawings and prints produced in Britain between 1890 and 1940. Included are works by Beardsley, Sickert, Steer, Lucien Pissarro, John, Spencer, Wyndham... more
Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum
Towneley Holmes Road, off Todmorden Road, Burnley
Towneley Hall was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years until 1902. Displays include oil and watercolour paintings, studio pottery, Royal Lancastrian Pilkington Pottery, regional oak furniture.
The Hall contains fine period rooms,Great... 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
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside
Beatrix Potter Gallery has the largest collection of Beatrix Potter´s published work, including most of the original watercolour illustrations and manuscripts from the `Peter Rabbit´ series of little books. Also on display are artefacts and... more
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Le Mans Crescent, Bolton
For a fun family day out and inspiration for all, Bolton's Museums and Liraries are the place to go. If you haven't already visited, our new 'Bolton Lives' gallery tells the story of Bolton and the impact of the town's rich and varied history on the... more
Impressions Gallery
7 Aldermanbury, Centenary Square, Bradford
Impressions Gallery opened in 1972 as one of the first specialist contemporary photography galleries in Europe. It is now established as a leading international exhibition space for photography and digital art. The gallery supports and promotes... more
Museums Sheffield: Graves Gallery
Surrey Street, Sheffield
As well as housing the city’s historic visual art collection, the Graves is also a showcase for a vibrant programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions.... more
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