Museums & Art Galleries Manchester

Museums and Art Galleries in or near Manchester, such as Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry are listed below. The city of Manchester is often described as the Capital of the North, with a vibrant arts and culture scene. It is the third most visited city in the UK and is well known for its sporting connections. With a long history dating back to around the Bronze Age, however most evidence points to a settlement being present during the Roman times.

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Imperial War Museum North

Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Imperial War Museum North opened in July 2002, and is a stunning aluminium-clad building - the first in the UK by international architect Daniel Libeskind. The... more

The Lowry

Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Lowry features the work of LS Lowry, Salford´s most famous son and one of the most popular of all English painters. Changing exhibitions explore the... more

Manchester Art Gallery

Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater 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... more

The Manchester Museum

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Explore the world and travel through the ages at The Manchester Museum. In the Museum´s 15 galleries you can come face to face with live reptiles,... more

Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Manchester United is the world´s most famous football club and the award winning Museum at Old Trafford hosts over 230,000 visitors annually. The Museum tracks the... more

Museum of Science and Industry

Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry: Uncover Manchester´s industrial past and learn about the fascinating stories of the people who contributed to the history and science of... more

Museum of Transport - Greater Manchester

Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Museum of Transport - Greater Manchester is one of the largest and varied collections with over 85 vehicles, mainly buses, relating to over a century of... more

The Whitworth Art Gallery

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater 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... more