Name: Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1DU, UK

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Wolverhampton Art Gallery is located in Wolverhampton, England. The building was funded and constructed by local contractor Philip Horsman, and built on land provided by the municipal authority. It opened in May 1884.

Come and explore more than 300 years of art in our free gallery with fantastic changing exhibitions and permanent galleries featuring work by English landscape and portrait genius Gainsborough we’ve got it all here. Discover inspiring venues, stunning art and activities to entertain the whole family at the museums, galleries and archives of Wolverhampton.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Decorative Art: Our collections of locally made decorative objects are a testament to the skills of local craftsmen and women. Wolverhampton was a major centre of the English japanning industry, which was developed in the 18th century to provide cheaper alternatives to expensive imported oriental lacquer ware.
Fine Art: Much of Wolverhampton’s fine art collection was founded on three major bequests. The first was given by Philip Horsman, a local building merchant, who also paid for the construction of the Art Gallery in 1883. Two more important gifts followed of work collected by Sidney Cartwright, a local tin toy manufacturer (1887) and Paul Lutz, a hardware manufacturer (1899).
Local History: Our Local History Collections relate to Wolverhampton and the wider area. Most of the material originated as part of the Local Studies collection in the City Library, but has since become an archive in its own right, and material continues to be donated and deposited on a regular basis. These are mainly original records, although we do also hold secondary source material.
World Collections: During the 19th and early 20th century some people from Wolverhampton ventured far and wide, acquiring an eclectic mix of items on their travels. These collections offer a fascinating insight into the travels and interests of our forebears.

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Parking: For the Art Gallery, the closest car parks are Civic and Broad Street; for Bilston Craft Gallery, there is free on-road car parking; for City Archives, there is a free car park at the rear, accessible via Whitmore Hill; for Bantock House, there is free car parking in the park.
Food & Drinks: For Wolverhampton Art Gallery, there is the courtyard by Wulfruna Street. Bilston Craft Gallery has a garden at the rear (complete with life-sized dragon!), Bantock House is situated in picturesque Bantock Park (ideal for picnics), while at Wolverhampton City Archives, visitors can use the Oak Room or the garden, where there are seats.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday – Saturday: 10.30am – 4.30pm.
Sunday: 11am – 4pm.

Café open

Monday – Saturday: 10.30am – 4.30pm.
Sunday: 11am – 3.30pm.

Address: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1DU, UK

Post Code: WV1 1DU

Council: Wolverhampton

County: West Midlands

Location: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1DU.
Parking: For the Art Gallery, the closest car parks are Civic and Broad Street; for Bilston Craft Gallery, there is free on-road car parking; for City Archives, there is a free car park at the rear, accessible via Whitmore Hill; for Bantock House, there is free car parking in the park.