Manchester Art Gallery
A free municipal art gallery known for its Pre-Raphaelite collection, including Waterhouse's 'Hylas and the Nymphs' and other masterpieces.
Manchester Art Gallery consists of a Greek Revival building by architect Charles Barry and a later extension. Its collection of about 25,000 works is best known for Pre-Raphaelite paintings, including John William Waterhouse's 'Hylas and the Nymphs', Ford Madox Brown's 'Work' and William Holman Hunt's 'The Scapegoat'. It also holds L. S. Lowry's paintings of industrial cities and a decorative arts gallery. The permanent collection is free, making it a good rainy-day option. It is on Mosley Street in the city centre, a few steps from St Peter's Square and the Town Hall.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (Wed until 21:00; check website)
Nearby sights
- Manchester Chinatown
- Manchester Town Hall & Albert Square
- Manchester Central Library
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- St Ann's Square & St Ann's Church
- Canal Street (Gay Village)
- Afflecks
- National Football Museum