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Compton Verney Art Museum

Compton Verney House Trust, Compton Verney, Warwick, CV35 9HZ, West Midlands, England

Compton Verney is a new art gallery in Warwickshire, which opened in 2004. It was founded by British philanthropist Sir Peter Moores through the Peter Moores Foundation as a way of offering visitors informal and enjoyable ways of experiencing art. We look forward to welcoming you to Compton Verney, and we hope you will have an enjoyable and engaging visit.

Film still from The Tulse Luper Suitcases, 2003, by Peter Greenaway. Courtesy of Compton Verney.

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Contact Details

Tel : 01926 645500
Fax : 01926 642224
E-mail : info@comptonverney.org.uk

URL : www.comptonverney.org.uk

Open

Opening Easter 2004

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Description

Compton Verney is a new art gallery in Warwickshire, which opened in 2004. It was founded by British philanthropist Sir Peter Moores through the Peter Moores Foundation as a way of offering visitors informal and enjoyable ways of experiencing art. We look forward to welcoming you to Compton Verney, and we hope you will have an enjoyable and engaging visit.

Collections description

The gallery houses a historic permanent collection of art, much of which has never been on public view before, and also runs a programme of temporary exhibitions and specially commissioned contemporary art.

Disability Access

Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

General Education

Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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