Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Stockport

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Stockport

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 Manchester Taxi Service
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"In Trafford, you will find a striking building that is specifically designed to leave all visitors slightly uneasy and assist them to process all the feelings that conflicts and war can evoke – the building lies on a former bomb site. The main exhibitions chart all the wars that have affected Britain since the First World War. Taxis in Manchester are here to help you avoid missing out the Big Picture Show – a blend of film and photographs."
Mentioned by holidify.com
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"4 km from city center 5 out of 12 places to visit in Manchester. The imperial war memorial of Manchester exhibits the main conflicts of the 20th century with the help of a wide range of displays, regular screenings of short films and other weapons. The aluminium clad building is worth watching."
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 Creative Tourist
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"The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6ER - Visit now. The Whitworth underwent a £15m redevelopment in 2015, which saw it double in size; the gallery now juts out into Whitworth park, seamlessly transitioning from old to new. It’s been met with national and international acclaim – for its new architecture and for its brilliant exhibitions programme."
Mentioned by Fountain of Travel
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"The Whitworth relaunched in 2015 after a massive refurbishment and only went on to win an award for Museum of the Year by the Art Fund in its first year. They have a constantly changing display of collections and a wide spectrum of art in their temporary exhibitions. The Whitworth is located in South Manchester, I would recommend taking public transport as it’s quite a walk otherwise."
Mentioned by Anne Travel Foodie
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"The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has a very Instagrammable restaurant. With all glass walls it feels like your in the middle of nature. You have beautiful views over the park in which you can find the Whitworth Gallery."
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 Creative Tourist
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"Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WU - Visit now. Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a friendly city museum close to Peel Park with special appeal to families; the highlight is Lark Hill Place, a charming Victorian Street installation. Salford Museum and Art Gallery began a phased reopening at the beginning of August."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"Popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place (re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times), as well as an ever-changing exhibition programme. The Museum also provides activities for children during the…"
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
4.5 (351 ratings)4 (238 ratings)
Renovated museum celebrating the people, landscape, archeology & geology of the Peak District.
Terrace Rd, Buxton, SK17 6DA, 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
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"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 Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user JohnShipley89 used under CC BY 4.0. Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is Warrington’s premier art gallery and houses over 200,00 exhibits and objects, covering everything from local history to numismatics, from archaeology to ethnology. Located right in the centre of town, the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is very easy to find and well worth a visit."
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
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"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
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"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
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"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."
The Gallery in the Gardens
The Gallery in the Gardens
4.8 (17 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Gallery in the Pavilion Gardens featuring paintings, ceramics, glass & other works by local artists.
6 St John's Rd, Buxton, SK17 6XN, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"While idling in the Pavilion Gardens you could call in at this gallery in the main building next to the tourist information desk. The Gallery in the Gardens is a platform for painting and arts and crafts by more than 40 local artists and craftspeople. Their works are for sale and include textiles, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, embroidery, glass, linocuts, etchings, woodcarvings and prints."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Since you’ll find yourself within The Pavilion Gardens, you might want to pay The Gallery in the Gardens a visit. It’s an art gallery featuring paintings, ceramics, and other crafts by local artists. Support the local artists’ high-quality masterpieces by making a purchase or two if you can."
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
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"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
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"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"
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Leek
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Leek
4.4 (8 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings)
Stockwell St, Leek, ST13 6DW, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by swainsleyfarm.co.uk
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"Home to a collection of impressive oil paintings, ceramics, local history and a fine selection of the famous Leek Embroideries. Walk in the footsteps of William Morris, D.H. Lawrence, Oscar Wilde and John Betjeman."

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Stockport

Heaton Park
Heaton Park
4.6 (10205 ratings)4 (777 ratings)
Urban park with a championship golf course for grown-ups, farm animals and play areas for kids.
St Margaret's Rd, Manchester, M25 2GT, United Kingdom
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Hullard Park
Hullard Park
4.3 (359 ratings)
49 Henrietta St, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 9JG, United Kingdom
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Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park
4.5 (2949 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Greenery, a lake, sports and play areas in a 60-acre park known for its Caribbean music festival.
180 Russell St, Manchester, M16 7JL, United Kingdom
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Fletcher Moss Park
Fletcher Moss Park
4.7 (2195 ratings)4.5 (301 ratings)
Green space donated to the people of Manchester, with original features, sports facilities and cafe.
18 Stenner Ln, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Open every day of the year, from morning until nightfall – and completely free to visit – the vibrant Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Garden in Didsbury is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. In spring, the space comes alive with a burst of colour from its various wild flowers – with deep purples and warm oranges. It’s home to a host of wildlife, too – including a wide variety of birds."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Fletcher Moss Park is a wide network of paths around the area around the Gardens, through Stenner Woods, round Millgate Fields, and along the river Mersey. Much of the area is a Local Nature reserve and there is a variety of wildlife to see and vistas to enjoy. At first, finding your way around can be a little confusing, and a map of the area might help."
St. Ann's Church
St. Ann's Church
4.5 (508 ratings)4.5 (147 ratings)
CofE church building with a 54-stop organ, used during free Tuesday recitals, and a Saturday cafe.
St Ann St, Manchester, M2 7LF, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"St. Ann’s Church is a Grade I listed, 18th century temple located in front of St. Ann’s Square, at the heart of Manchester’s shopping district, where the fashionable shopping avenues of New Cathedral Street and Barton Arcade converge. The church was consecrated at this spot in 1712, when Manchester was little more than a rural parish town. Named after St. Anne, the church’s shortened name is a reference to Lady Ann Bland who was its first patron."
Staircase House
Staircase House
4.5 (166 ratings)
Stockport, SK1 2AH, UK
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Palace Theatre Manchester
Palace Theatre Manchester
4.4 (4753 ratings)4 (1300 ratings)
Leading provincial space for performances including theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts.
97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, 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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Opera House Manchester
Opera House Manchester
4.5 (3096 ratings)4 (934 ratings)
Theatre named for its short-lived role as an opera house, now the setting for popular entertainment.
3 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP, United Kingdom
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"Manchester Opera House is the Palace Theatre’s little sister. It’s located on Quay Street, near Spinningfields. It is smaller than the Palace theatre however, there are still some amazing productions to see here."

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