Experts' Choice Award Whitworth Art Gallery
What the experts agree on
Whitworth Art Gallery's standout is its exceptional British watercolor collection, including Turner works, plus the finest historic textiles outside London. The beautifully renovated red-brick building adds to the experience.
“The renowned collections inside the gallery embrace British watercolors, old-master drawings, postimpressionist works, wallpapers, and an outstanding textile gallery.”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A wonderful collection of British watercolours. It also houses the best selection of historic textiles outside London." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in a red-brick building (1910) of the Manchester University campus, the institution has undergone major renovation work and now has a new glass and steel wing." Full review
Frommer's "Also features a superb collection of 18th- and 19th-century watercolors on display, including many by Turner." Full review
