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Manchester Art Gallery
Museum4.6 · 11 2594.4 · 2 293≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry4.1 km from the center
Occupying a grand neoclassical landmark designed by Sir Charles Barry, Manchester Art Gallery has been the city's cultural flagship since 1823. The public museum is internationally celebrated for its outstanding Pre-Raphaelite collection, featuring masterworks by Millais, Rossetti, Holman Hunt, and Waterhouse. The galleries also display fine European paintings, extensive craft and fashion archives, and evocative canvases by L.S. Lowry.
Highlights
- World-renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood masterpieces
- Historic 19th-century neoclassical building designed by Sir Charles Barry
- Paintings by celebrated northern English artist L.S. Lowry
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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