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Barbican Art Gallery
Since its opening in 1982, Barbican Art Gallery has staged major exhibitions by leading international figures, most recently the controversial Japanese photographer, Araki, world-renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind and Turner prize winners, Jeremy Deller and Grayson Perry. Barbican Art Gallery (Level 3, admission £8/£6) shows a varied programme of work from 20th century art and photography, to modern design and architectureBrixton Art Gallery
Our aim is twofold. To bring the international arts community to this vibrant multicultural area. And to showcase the dynamism and energy of Brixton culture to the international arts communityCourtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery has one of the most important collections in Britain, including world-famous Old Master, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and an outstanding prints and drawings collection featuring works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Cézanne and Turner. The collection includes around 530 paintings, 7000 drawings and 15,000 prints as well as significant holdings of medieval, Renaissance and modern sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, furniture and textiles.Dulwich Picture Gallery
A magnificent collection of old masters, including works by Poussin, Claude, Rubens, Murillo, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Watteau, Gainsborough and many others, was originally assembled for the King of Poland in the 1790s. When Poland was partitioned, an alternative home was found for the paintings in the "clean air of Dulwich". The Gallery was designed by Sir John Soane - with a new extension recently completed by Rick Mather - and the founders lie, to this day, in their Mausoleum at the centre of the Gallery.Hayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery plays a vital role in the visual arts in the UK and internationally. For over 35 years it has presented ground-breaking exhibitions on the art of our time and times past. And now it embarks on a new chapter in its history. In October 2003, the Gallery welcomed visitors to a new look Hayward. A stunning new double height glass foyer and elliptical mirrored glass pavilion by Dan Graham were complemented by a new café and greatly improved access and facilities.National Art Library
The National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum is a major public reference library. Its strength lies in the range and depth of its holdings of documentary material concerning the fine and decorative arts of many countries and periods. It is also the curatorial department for the art, craft and designNational Gallery
The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.National Portrait Gallery
The national Portrait gallery was founded in 1856 to collect the likenesses of famous british men and womenPhotographers Gallery
The Photographers’ Gallery is one of the UK's primary venues for photography and one of London’s most popular public galleries with over half a million people visiting in 2004. Established in 1971, the Gallery was the UK's first independent photographic galleryTate Britain
Tate Britain is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally. The displays at Tate Britain call on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present an unrivalled picture of the development of art in Britain from the time of the Tudor monarchs in the sixteenth century, to the present day.Tate Modern
Created in the year 2000 from a disused power station in the heart of London, Tate Modern displays the national collection of international modern art. This is defined as art since 1900. International painting pre-1900 is found at the National Gallery, and sculpture at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Tate Modern includes modern British art where it contributes to the story of modern art, so major modern British artists may be found at both Tate Modern and Tate Britain.The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is both a national museum and the finest private collection of art ever assembled by one family. It was bequeathed to the nation by Lady Wallace, widow of Sir Richard Wallace, in 1897, and opened to the public just over three years later on 22 June 1900. Its first visitors were variously delighted, amazed and bemused. Among its treasures are one of the best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture in the world, a remarkable array of 17th-century paintings and a superb armoury
listing of art galleries for fine art and sculpture open to the public in the UKAbbot Hall Art gallery
Abbot Hall is an exquisite gallery in the north west of England on the edge of the Lake District. Works of art can be enjoyed in this beautiful Georgian villa, drawn both from its important collections and the changing series of exhibitions. The gallery also has an innovative programme of educational activities, lectures and eventsAberdeen Art gallery
Aberdeen's splendid Art Gallery, which opened in 1885, is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. In its elegant marble-lined interior is displayed a varied collection of works of art, including outstanding examples of Modern Art, and work by the Impressionists and the Scottish Colourists.Artsway
ArtSway presents a changing exhibition programme of contemporary visual art of International significance in a unique environment deep in the New ForestBristol City Council Art galleries and Museums
Bristol council museums include the following Bristol's Blaise Castle House Museum Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery Bristol's Georgian House Museum Bristol's Industrial Museum Bristol's Kings Weston Roman Villa Bristol's Red Lodge MuseumBucks County Museum and Art Gallery
Our award winning County Museum re-opened in 1995 after extensive refurbishment. The beautifully restored buildings, some dating from the 15th century, now showcase the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions in the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and the interactive fun of the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery.Cartwright Hall
Cartwright Hall is Bradford's civic art gallery and offers an exciting programme of contemporary exhibitions, with four permanent galleries displaying works from our art collections. The collections consist mainly of 19th and 20th century British art, with strong collections of international contemporary prints and contemporary South Asian art and crafts.Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow
GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside London, offering a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. GoMA displays work by local and international artists as well as addressing contemporary social issues through its major biannual projectsHatton Gallery
The gallery's permanent collection comprises of over 3,500 works, which include painting, sculpture, prints, drawing and many other media. Of paramount importance is the Merzbarn wall by Kurt Schwitters.Ikon Gallery
The Gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors totalling 450 square metres . A variety of media are represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installationJohn Hansard Gallery
The John Hansard Gallery is one of the UK's major public contemporary art galleries, showing outstanding new and recent art from around the world. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed within this Glasgow landmark. Here you can explore collections that include everything from fine and decorative arts to archaeology and the natural world. The number of individual items in the natural history department alone is vast. You can admire Sir Roger the Elephant or wonder at 300-million-year-old fossils of marine life from the Glasgow area.Lady Lever Art Gallery
The Lady Lever Art Gallery holds one of the most beautiful collections of fine and decorative arts in the country. It was founded in 1922 by William Hesketh Lever, the first Lord Leverhulme, in memory of his wife. The gallery displays works collected by Leverhulme throughout his life. British 18th and 19th century painting, 18th century furniture and outstanding collections of Wedgwood and Chinese porcelain are among the treasures on show.Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Housed in a charming Elizabethan Manor House, in the centre of Maidstone - Kent's County Town - stands this exceptional Museum. Each gallery will fascinate and surprise; with a wealth of exhibits and objects to see and enjoy. Don't forget entry to our Museum is Free!Millais Gallery
The Millais Gallery is part of Southampton Solent University, in Southampton’s city centre. It is a public art gallery, committed to the exhibition of contemporary visual arts that address issues of relevance to culturally diverse communities. Its dynamic programme of exhibitions and events complements the work of Southampton Solent University's staff and students in art, design and media, theory practice and cultural histories.National Gallery of Scotland
The National Gallery of Scotland, oldest of the five Galleries, is situated in the heart of Edinburgh on The Mound, between the ancient Old Town and the Georgian New Town. It is home to Scotland's greatest collection of European paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, and is one of the very finest galleries of its size in the worldNew Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Leicester's oldest museum has wide-ranging collections spanning the natural and cultural world. The museum has a coffee shop, and is also a venue for musical performances and weddings.Scottish National Portrait Gallery
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is situated in the heart of the New Town at the east end of Queen Street. It provides a unique visual history of Scotland, told through portraits of the figures who shaped it: royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains.Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The collection now comprises more than 5,000 items, ranging in date from the late 19th century to the present and encompasses work in a wide variety of media, from paintings, bronzes and works on paper, to kinetic sculpture and video installations. Highlights of the collection include early 20th century French paintings by Bonnard, Vuillard, Derain and Matisse; Cubist work by Braque, Léger and Picasso; early 20th century Russian art, including oils by Larionov and Goncharova; and a superb collection of Expressionist art, with works by Barlach, Kirchner, Kokoschka and Nolde.Southampton City Art Gallery
Exhibitions and displays range from ancient culture to the cutting-edge and the Gallery is internationally renowned for its impressive art collection, spanning six centuries of European art history. The Gallery is housed within a beautiful example of 1930's municipal architecture.Sudley House
Sudley House contains fabulous works by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Landseer and Turner, all displayed amongst original Victorian décor. The house itself is surrounded by pleasant gardens and parkland. A visit to Sudley House is a step back in time to an oasis of calm and beauty.Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool opened in 1988 and was created to share the Tate Collection with the North of England. It displays selections from the national collection of international modern art. It has also played a part in the regeneration of Liverpool following its drastic decline as a port in the 1960s. Tate Liverpool is housed in a converted warehouse in the Albert Dock, one of the finest groups of nineteenth- century industrial buildings anywhere.Tate St Ives
There is always something for families to do at the Gallery - from activity packs to storytelling. Find out about our family activities.The Bowes Museum
Has a collection of European fine and decorative arts of the period 1400-1875, unrivalled in the North of England and outstanding in Britain. There is particular emphasis on the arts of France including items from the Bowes' home in Paris. Spanish paintings are another specialisation, and there are good collections of Italian and Northern European paintings, English furniture and European ceramics and textiles.The Burrell Collection
You can wander round important collections of medieval art, tapestries, alabasters, stained glass and English oak furniture, European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, an important collection of Islamic art, and modern sculpture including works by Epstein and RodinVictoria Art gallery
The Gallery’s collections range from the 15th century to the present day and were formed mainly by gift and bequest since the building first opened in 1900. Highlights include 18th century portraits, views of Bath, Victorian paintings, English Delftware and Staffordshire ceramic dogs. Modern artists include John Nash, Walter Sickert, William Roberts and Kenneth Armitage.Walker Art Museum
The Walker Art Gallery holds one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe. It has inspired and delighted visitors for over 120 years. New galleries mean even more fantastic items are on display. From Renaissance masters to contemporary stars, discover your new favourite work of art at the Walker Art Gallery.Whitworth gallery
Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery which is part of the University of Manchester in northwest England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London.York Art gallery
The gallery’s outstanding collection of British and European art spanning the last 600 years, is now displayed in new themed areas under the headings of people, places, stories, devotion and morality. These themed areas also feature guest contemporary works, including video, photography, ceramics, painting and an installation of dyed-black turkey feathers, called Flock.