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Whitworth Art Gallery

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER

Founded in 1899, the Whitworth Art Gallery, which has been a part of the University of Manchester since 1958, takes its name form a Stockport engineer, Sir Joseph Whitworth. It houses a large collection of paintings, drawings, modern art, sculpture...

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Attractions near Whitworth Art Gallery

A selection of attractions close to Whitworth Art Gallery:

Whitworth Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)

Founded in 1899, the Whitworth Art Gallery, which has been a part of the University of Manchester since 1958, takes its name form a Stockport...

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Contact Theatre (< 1 Mile)

A radically designed frontage, demonstrates a theatre that has come a long way since it began as simply part of the Manchester University campus. It...

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Manchester Academy (< 1 Mile)

This rather utilitarian building is Manchester Academy 1, a part of the Manchester University Students Union. Academy 2 and 3, which are located in the...

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Victoria Baths (< 1 Mile)

The Victoria Baths began a restoration during 2007 to bring the Turkish bath structure back to its former glory. The baths are open to...

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Manchester Museum (< 1 Mile)

Part of the University of Manchester, this Museum was purpose built in 1888. It now houses over six million specimens and objects, which are divided...

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The University of Manchester (< 1 Mile)

The University of Manchester is one of the biggest academic institutions in the country with more full time students than any other in the UK....

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The Gallery of Costume (1.1 Miles)

Housed in Platt Hall, The Gallery of English Costume boasts one of the UK’s finest collections of fashion, and is a must–see for the serious...

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Zion Arts Centre (1.5 Miles)

Zion Arts Centre is a popular creative hub in this area of Manchester and is particularly designed to give young people a place in which...

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Cornerhouse (1.6 Miles)

Situated in a converted department store the Cornerhouse is the foremost arts centre in Manchester; it boasts three screens which show a range of arthouse...

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Palace Theatre (1.7 Miles)

The Palace Theatre is well located in the centre of Manchester close to the Cornerhouse, The Green Room, and only a stone’s throw from the...

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The Green Room (1.7 Miles)

Situated near the Cornerhouse, and located in a railway arch, the Green Room has developed into one of the leading centres in contemporary performance in...

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CUBE Manchester (1.8 Miles)

One of two CUBE galleries, this centre is dedicated to the study of design and has a massive collection that is open to the public...

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North West Film Archive (1.9 Miles)

The Northwest Film Archive is located in Manchester and carries a vast collection of material that has been brought together from a hundred years or...

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Bridgewater Hall (1.9 Miles)

This magnificent concert hall was built at a cost of £42 million pounds, and is the home of Manchester’s world renowned Halle orchestra. The award-winning...

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Manchester Art Gallery (2 Miles)

Manchester Art Gallery houses one of the countries finest art collections in spectacular Victorian and contemporary surroundings. Highlights in the collection including outstanding Pre-Raphaelite paintings,...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)