Contact Details

Tel : 01905 25371
Fax : 01905 616979
E-mail : artgalleryandmuseum@cityofworcester.gov.uk

URL : www.worcestercitymuseums.org.
uk

Open

Mon-Fri 0930-1730 Sat 0930-1700

Closed

Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year

Admission Charges

Free admission to Museum and Art Gallery - Charges for some workshops and lectures. Contact the gallery on 01905 25371 for information.

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Description

Housed in a beautiful Victorian building in the heart of Worcester, the City Art Gallery & Museum runs a lively programme of exhibitions, activities and events for all the family. The gallery presents a changing programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions. Current displays also include the Spirit of Enterprise tracing the history of Worcester’s industrial past, displays of geology and natural history as well as a selection of 19th and 20th century paintings, prints, and photographs. Visitors can also discover the colourful collections of uniforms, medals and pictures from the independent museums of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Yeomanry Cavalry. The museum has an activity space and runs a regular programme of art workshops for children and adults, as well as artist led events for schools and adults. Visitors can enjoy a cappuccino or light lunch in the airy surroundings of the balcony cafe or visit the gallery shop which has a superb selection of cards, books and gifts.

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop

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