Artworks spanning 6 centuries plus changing historic and contemporary exhibitions and family events.
At a glance
#15 of 65 Tourist attractions in Manchester #4 of 11 Museums in ManchesterLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Manchester Art Gallery?
- Manchester Art Gallery is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 17,307 reviews.
- How does Manchester Art Gallery rank in Manchester?
- Manchester Art Gallery is #15 of 65 Tourist attractions in Manchester by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Manchester Art Gallery located?
- Mosley St, Manchester M2 3JL, United Kingdom — 0.2 km from the center of Manchester.
- How can I contact Manchester Art Gallery?
- Phone: +44 161 235 8888 · Website: manchesterartgallery.org
A lovely gallery with a good mix of pieces that were interesting and the most wonderful coffee shop! Definitely get the coconut chocolate cake, simply wonderful!
Many free amazing exhibits for many different ages and interests. Could easily spend a couple of hours in here, complete with gift shop and cafe
Very enjoyable & insightful visit. Fashion, art, drinking instruments, paintings, industrialisation. Critique on climate action & the role the British empire played in massively contributing to this through their colonisation & imperialist strategies of the past. Resulting today in a catastrophic biodiversity & climate crisis. Excellent. Do visit. Become sustainably minded. Donate.
Considering this place is free to enter I don't have a bad word to say. Stunning building and I'm not usually one for art galleries but I feel there's something for everyone here. There is also a cafe and gift shop inside. Staff were approachable but not in your face and it wasn't too 'uppity' which is definitely something that is a concern when going to venues like this at least for me.
Worth visiting once or twice to really look through the artwork. Could spend 2 or 3 hours inside as there are quite a lot of sections. Particularly enjoyed Lowry's section.
I've always liked this gallery. It has big open spaces to wander around but isn't so massive that it takes hours to see everything. There is a great mix of amazing classic art by some big names and more modern art. There are also some interactive parts for children to enjoy. And it's free to visit!
The cafe is good and the building itself is impressive. There is wheelchair access and there are baby changing facilities in the toilets.
Transport is probably easiest by tram (a 2 minute walk to St Peter's Square) or bus (Piccadilly Gardens a couple of minutes walk).
The cafe is good and the building itself is impressive. There is wheelchair access and there are baby changing facilities in the toilets.
Transport is probably easiest by tram (a 2 minute walk to St Peter's Square) or bus (Piccadilly Gardens a couple of minutes walk).
A good place to pass the time while in the city. Free entry and there's loads to see. I really liked the room to breathe, a nice place to sit and contemplate. Also, it's really cool that the gallery has a prayer room.
Such an interesting place, the galleries are not arranged in the usual way but, at least on the first floor, thematically. The exhibition featuring sculpture was displayed as though it was either in storage or just being removed form storage. It was a novel idea, but didn't really allow the pieces to be displayed in a way that let one really appreciate them. The display of couture items, however, was top shelf.
One thing I did find very off-putting was the fact that many of the paintings were glass covered. This wouldn't have been so bad if the glass were non-reflective, but it wasn't and as a result one could see the reflection of other objects in the room, even people in the gallery. Sone art was actually invisible for all intents and purposes. Very disappointing.
In one of the galleries, there was a wall of video screens displaying performance art that was fascinating. One could spend hours taking it all in.
Highly recommended.
One thing I did find very off-putting was the fact that many of the paintings were glass covered. This wouldn't have been so bad if the glass were non-reflective, but it wasn't and as a result one could see the reflection of other objects in the room, even people in the gallery. Sone art was actually invisible for all intents and purposes. Very disappointing.
In one of the galleries, there was a wall of video screens displaying performance art that was fascinating. One could spend hours taking it all in.
Highly recommended.
This is a superb free venue right in the centre of Manchester. Whether you want to spend a whole afternoon or just have a stroll during your lunch break, this place will regenerate your soul, tickle your curiosity, and restore your confidence in the ability of the human race to create beauty. Inside the museum, created inside the brilliant Greek revival building designed by Charles Barry for the Royal Manchester Institution ( a marvel in its own right), you can find it all: from Corinthian oinochoes and Attic craters down to cutting edge pieces of design and fashion, through art collections built in the 18th and 19th century. The display is cleverly arranged to spark questions and engage the visitor, and the staff is extremely helpful, passionate, and knowledgeable (I'm looking at you, Patrick!). Just get in, folks; you really have nothing to lose.
Great experience at the Art Gallery in Manchester. There were lots of different rooms and expositions. There was a fashion one that included an area where you could sketch a mannequin. The paintings were all beautiful in their own unique way.
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