Museum
Manchester Art Gallery
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Manchester Art Gallery boasts an outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, including works by Ford Madox Brown and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The gallery also features fine examples of decorative art, from ceramics to furniture, and a strong collection of modern British art. Housed in a grand neoclassical building, the gallery offers a chronological journey through art history. Temporary exhibitions add variety, while the permanent displays provide a deep dive into Manchester's artistic heritage.
Don't miss
- Study Ford Madox Brown's 'Work', a massive painting depicting Victorian Manchester street life.
- Explore the gallery's collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, including Rossetti's 'Proserpine'.
- See the contemporary craft and design pieces in the decorative art galleries.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Manchester Art Gallery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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