Experts' Choice Award Manchester Art Gallery
What the experts agree on
Northern England's premier art museum showcases 25,000+ works spanning six centuries, from Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces to decorative arts, all displayed in striking Victorian and contemporary spaces. Free family activities make it accessible for all
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A superb collection of British art and a hefty number of European masters are on display at the city's top gallery." Full review
Fodor's "This splendid museum presents its collections in both a Victorian and contemporary setting." Full review
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Don't miss the outstanding collection of paintings by the Pre-Raphaelites
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Manchester Art Gallery displays an interesting collection from the Pre-Raphaelite school, with works by Millais, Hunt, Ford Madox Brown and the emblematic Astarte Syriaca by Rossetti. " Full review
The Telegraph "Families will enjoy the Clore Art Studio and should look out for free resources, such as explorer tool-belts and family backpacks." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Manchester Art Gallery has a collection of more than 25,000 items spread across six centuries...the metalwork and porcelain in the museum's Decorative Arts section is also impressive. " Full review
Frommer's "The proud owner of one of the best and most prestigious art collections in the north of England." Full review
Rough Guide "With their highbrow culture and silent exhibition halls, art galleries were once fun-free zones for kids. But Manchester Art Gallery is just one place where things have changed. Dressing..."
Lonely Planet "With its grand Greek Ionic facade, the Manchester Art Gallery sits steps away from the impressive Grade I–listed Town Hall. A natural starting point for an art-themed day out, the gallery..."
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Lonely Planet "Manchester Art Gallery is easily the largest and it sits a few minutes from Manchester Town Hall"
Lonely Planet "If you like to look at pretty paintings, make a beeline for Manchester Art Gallery. Its grand facade, complete with six ionic columns, makes it an unmissable sight on Mosley Street. The..."
