Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery (Mosley Street, Manchester) — this is the original useful museum, initiated in 1823 by artists, as an educational institution to ensure that the city and all its people grow with creativity, imagination, health and productivity.
The gallery is free and open to all people as a place of civic thinking and public imagination. It has been at the center of city life for nearly 200 years, created as the Royal Manchester Institution for the Promotion of Literature, Science and the Arts and has been proudly part of Manchester City Council since 1882.
Highlights include outstanding pre-Raphaelite paintings, craft and design and early 20th century British art. Exciting exhibitions programme, there is a wide range of events, from talks and tours to hands-on activities for both children and adults. Superb visitor facilities include 2 cafes, large shop and full disabled access. Free admission. Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (except Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm).