The York Art Gallery features a diverse collection of artworks spanning various periods and styles. Art on display includes masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age to contemporary art and it also features ceramics dating from the War of the Roses.
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What to see at the York Art Gallery
Housed within a grand Victorian building, the York Art Gallery showcases a rich and varied collection of artworks spanning different periods and styles.
The gallery’s collection includes over 1,000 paintings plus a large collection of drawings, watercolours, decorative arts and ceramics. Note that only part of the collection is on display at any one time.
Temporary exhibitions at the York Art Gallery
In addition to its permanent collection, the York Art Gallery also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions. Current and planned exhibitions include:
The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co.
This exhibition (until 23 February 2025) showcases over 130 works from the Morris & Co. archives, highlighting William Morris’s influence on UK wallpaper design. Spanning prints from the 1830s to the 1920s, the display explores the company’s history and features Victorian designs, along with Japanese wallpapers that inspired Morris. The exhibition will also examine Morris’s legacy as a designer, socialist and environmentalist, with original samples and furniture bringing the period’s interiors to life.
Visiting the York Art Gallery
The gallery is on Exhibition Square at the northern end of the city centre, very close to the Yorkshire Museum. Most points of interest in York are no more than a 20-minute walk from here.
It is open Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Admission cost £7, although entry is free with the National Art Pass.
Visitor facilities include a gift shop and the Sketch cafe. There is also a good selection of places to eat and drink nearby
Allow 1–2 hours for your visit.
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