Manchester Art Gallery makes room for six centuries
Explore Manchester Art Gallery's paintings and decorative objects on Mosley Street, with free admission, lift access and a cafe for a pause between rooms.
🖼️ Take the scenic room
Your weekend can handle a little time travel. Manchester Art Gallery brings six centuries of art to Mosley Street, with paintings, textiles, sculpture and decorative objects sharing the itinerary.
Gilded frames, red walls and parquet floors supply plenty of drama before you even get to the pictures. Take one room slowly, then let the next display change the mood.
The practical draw is free admission, backed by lift access and an on site cafe. Start with the paintings, leave room for the decorative arts, and resist turning every frame into homework. A weekend discovery works perfectly well at your own pace.
Check the current exhibitions and opening information before visiting. The cards below suggest separate Manchester outings, from dining to live performance, rather than a route through the gallery.
