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Whitworth Art Gallery

University of Manchester | Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER, England
+44 161 275 7450
As featured in Manchester on a Budget
Ranked #15 of 85 attractions in Manchester
4.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: The Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester. It is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art and design including...... more » Owner description: The Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester. It is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art and design including modern and historic fine art, prints, textiles and a rare collection of wallpapers. « less
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW
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The artwork appeals to me and there is a good cafe. A relaxing atmosphere. More

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

What a disappointment! Made a day trip to come and visit and found almost nothing to see; only two small galeries were open upstairs and they took a couple of minutes each. The entrance area was being used as a kindergarten with twenty or so parked buggies and their occupants and owners using a ground floor gallery for nursery time.... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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Does what it says on the can. Good exibits and great access from public transport More

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birmingham england
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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a great location taking you away from the bustle of the city. lots of space and a range of fixed and special exhibitions to savour. Exceptionally good cafe as well as a small shop. A good place to relax and refresh. More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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a classic art gallery with amazing work from Bacon to rembrandt, a more than worthwhile experience More

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Aberdare, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Various areas were well signed & easy to locate. Plenty of helpful staff. No problem with camera use WITHOUT FLASH. Good selection of merchandise in shop. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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My first visit to the Whitworth. Had to fight through the rain and wind to get but it was worth it. The exhibition was Cotton: Global Threads, "..about the production, consumption and global trade in cotton". A fascinating and of course locally relevant story. With a nice cafe and small shop. More

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York, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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This is a great place to visit as a complement to the Manchester Art Gallery: interesting shows and talks, very friendly staff. They go out of their way to be family-friendly. Highly recommended. More

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Auckland,
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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The Whitworth Art Gallery is renowned for it's unique collection of wall paper and textiles. I enjoyed a morning's visit and recommend it to all creative tourists, don't miss this experience. Check out the gallery online to plan your visit, definitely taste the delicious home cookery cafe and sweet as bookshop. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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Excellent Art Gallery especially for textiles. Fantastic cafe. More

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