Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in River Irwell

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in River Irwell

IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Five Adventurers
Best Museums in Manchester for Children
"The Northern arm of the Imperial War Museum does not disappoint and is a fantastic day out, showing how war affects people’s lives and is great for children to learn lots about the history of the UK during the times of war. At the moment there us a special Horrible Histories exhibition about the Blitz and we had a really lovely day when we visited last year. The exhibition finishes on 10th April and is well worth the visit."
The Whitworth
The Whitworth
4.5 (1560 ratings)4 (813 ratings)
Visual arts collection surrounded by parkland, closed for massive expansion work until summer 2014.
Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6ER, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"Over the past 125+ years, the Whitworth has seen many transformations but none so much as its recent £15 million development, resulting in accolades such as RIBA National Award and Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2015. Now home to an internationally important collection numbering 60,000 works - blending high-profile names like Blake, Spencer, Rembrandt and Moore with fresh new talent - the gallery’s principal aim remains the same: ‘the perpetual gratification of the people of Manchester’."
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
4.5 (616 ratings)4.5 (189 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions include Victorian art, street mock-up and local history archive.
Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Salford (Greater Manchester, England
"Surrounded by the University of Salford, this sizeable museum is on the south side of Peel Park, mapping the history of Salford and with a large inventory of Victorian art. The museum dates to 1850, and would be worth a visit just to appreciate its Italianate Renaissance-style galleries. These have been arranged to reflect the layout of a Victorian museum, with paintings, decorative art and sculpture all competing for your attention in the same space."
Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Salford
"The museums in Salford give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Salford with these museums."
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
4.6 (1543 ratings)4.5 (335 ratings)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art.
Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP, United Kingdom
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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
4.5 (277 ratings)4.5 (256 ratings)
1857 museum with 200,000 artefacts displayed in original Victorian glass cabinets, plus fine art.
Bold St, Warrington, WA1 1DR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Warrington (Lancashire, England
"The municipal museum was founded in 1848 and moved into its purpose-built Neoclassical home in 1857. This is one of the UK’s oldest town museums and the building has kept its original character. As with the best municipal museums, the collection is a big jumble of local industrial artefacts, Egyptology, Roman archaeology, coins, ethnographic displays, items from the Civil War and zoological and botanical specimens."
Mentioned by Warrington | AccessAble
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
4.2 (114 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
Long-established venue for exhibitions, residencies, festivals and events, with an eclectic shop.
13 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Art Galleries in Manchester 🥇
"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
Visit Manchester's museums and galleries this summer -
"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."
Contemporary Six - The Gallery
Contemporary Six - The Gallery
5 (23 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
37 Princess St, Manchester, M2 4FN, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Art Galleries in Manchester 🥇
"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."
Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in River Irwell

The Octagon Theatre
The Octagon Theatre
4.6 (524 ratings)4.5 (297 ratings)
Busy local theatre presenting classics, new productions, touring and family shows, plus a cafe/bar.
Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft S, Bolton, United Kingdom
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RNCM
RNCM
4.7 (81 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
124 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9RD, United Kingdom
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The Lowry
The Lowry
4.6 (4887 ratings)4.5 (2745 ratings)
2 theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, United Kingdom
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Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in River Irwell

Stockport Story
Stockport Story
Shawcross Fold, Stockport, SK1 1EZ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Picniq Blog
Free Things to Do in Manchester
"Stockport Story Museum is a wonderful family-friendly place and perfect for a day out. Discover over 10,000 years worth of Stockport’s history through display, paintings and other fascinating artefacts. There are often events and activities taking place throughout the year so be sure to check what is on for you and your little ones to enjoy."
Project Halcyon Distillery
Project Halcyon Distillery
5 (8 ratings)
Warehouse, Lower Byrom Street Bonded, Manchester M3 4AP, United Kingdom
Cocktail bar
Broughton park/clowes Park
Broughton park/clowes Park
4.5 (249 ratings)
12 Okeover Rd, Salford, M7 4JX, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Store Room
Best Parks And Green Spaces Near Salford
"Edward Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Clowes Park, also known as Broughton Hall or Broughton Park, has a large maintained lake with numerous viewing points, as well as a small area of woodland. The park is also home to the Life for a Life memorial forest, which was opened in 2016."

Top Rated Parks to Visit in River Irwell

Blue Peter Garden
Blue Peter Garden
4.4 (63 ratings)
Salford, M50 2HF, United Kingdom
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Reddish Vale Farm
Reddish Vale Farm
4.5 (225 ratings)4.5 (212 ratings)
Site giving an insight into farm life, horse riding and animals from cows to alpacas, plus tearoom.
Country Park, Reddish Vale Rd, Stockport, SK5 7HE, United Kingdom
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Conway Park Woods
Conway Park Woods
4.2 (9 ratings)
1842 Walker Ln, Fulwood, Preston PR2 7EA, United Kingdom
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