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Museums & Art Galleries Manchester


Museums and Art Galleries in or near Manchester, such as The Manchester Museum and Imperial War Museum North 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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The Manchester Museum

The Manchester Museum  

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

The Manchester Museum: Dinosaurs (including Stan the T.rex), ancient Egyptian objects and live animals (such as frogs and snakes) are some of the treasures you can encounter... more

Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North  

The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, 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 Museum utilises... more

Whitworth Art Gallery

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 famous for its... more

Manchester Art Gallery

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... more

Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

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 history of... more

Museum of Science and Industry

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 a city... more

Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

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 road public transport... more

The Lowry

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 Lowry collection along... more



Towns in Greater Manchester with Museum / Art Gallery listings:   Ashton-under-Lyne | Bolton | Bury | Manchester | Oldham | Salford | Stockport


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