Whitworth Art Gallery

Free

The Whitworth Art Gallery, often referred to simply as The Whitworth, is an art museum in Whitworth Park on the campus of the University of Manchester.

What to see at the Whitworth Art Gallery

The Whitworth has a collection of around 60,000 items, but it does not feature a permanent collection on display, and instead, it has a programme of temporary exhibitions that draw both from the gallery’s extensive collection and from artwork on loan from other galleries.

The Whitworth’s exhibition programme includes:

(Un)Defining Queer

This exhibition (until 3 December 2023) is comprised of a collection of works, many of which have never been on public display before, that explore the cultural identities of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Traces of Displacement in the Whitworth’s Collection
This exhibition (until 7 January 2024) highlights the humanitarian concerns forced displacement with artworks highlighting the personal stories of people forced to flee their homelands.

Albrecht Dürer’s Material World
The Albrecht Dürer exhibition (until 10 March 2024) is the Whitworth’s first major exhibition from its Dürer collection in over 50 years. This exhibition displays Dürer’s work alongside artefacts from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Visiting the Whitworth Art Gallery

The Whitworth is located on the campus of the University of Manchester and it is around a 10-minute walk south of the Manchester Museum. Local bus routes 15, 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 43, 111, 142 and 143 stop just north of The Whitworth with regular services into central Manchester. It is also possible to walk into the city centre in around half an hour.

The Whitworth Cafe has a seasonal menu with breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea (dinner on Thursday evenings).

Most people spend 2–3 hours exploring the gallery and many people combine the Whitworth with a visit to the Manchester Museum, which is a 10-minute walk from here.

Amenities
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cafe/restaurant
  • Gift shop

There are no comments yet.

Submit your review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Plan your next trip to England with us

Planning a trip to England? englandrover.com is your independent source of travel information with information about how to get around, what to see and do and where to stay on your next trip to England.

Plan your next trip to England with us

Planning a trip to England? englandrover.com is your independent source of travel information with information about how to get around, what to see and do and where to stay on your next trip to England.

The South

The Midlands

The North

Back to England Rover home

Copyright 2018–2023 by BUG Travel Publishing Ltd.

Back to England Rover home

Copyright 2018–2023 BUG Travel Publishing Ltd

Login

Register

Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.

Already have account?

Lost Password

Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.