We look forward to welcoming you to the art gallery, shop, café, Park and grounds Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, and Thursdays until 9pm Visit details and opening times At a glance Natural Cultural Health Service The gallery's Natural Cultural Health Service (NCHS), is a programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing. Discover what's on offer this month. Sunday Concerts Friends of the Whitworth present a series of FREE Sunday Concerts that are open to all. Students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in the gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Sunday 12 May, 3pm. Young People and Students 16-24yrs? Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries and Saturday Student Socials – all events are FREE and drop-in. Check out our full of calendar of events for you to join, this May and June. Opening Times Free entry, open to all Come along and visit the art gallery, The Whitworth Shop, Café, Park and grounds. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm and Thursdays until 9pm. We are closed on Mondays, including Bank Holiday Mondays. Still Parents Workshops 2024 Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme to support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth. Workshops take place each month. Please click the link for details. Exhibitions & Events | Shop The Whitworth Shop Online Support local artists and shop sustainably this season with a statement print, handmade decorations, and stylish homeware pieces. Discover our range of exclusive products linked to our exhibitions. New exhibition Shirley Craven An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025 New Creative Space Everyday Art School A space to explore the idea of art as a process and reimagine what we might do with it. Reconnecting art with our day-to-day lives through Play, Purpose and Working Together. Find out more... Exhibition Traces of Displacement This exhibition uses the Whitworth’s collection to address one of the major humanitarian concerns of the 20th and 21st centuries – forced displacement. Until 12 May 2024 Support the Whitworth None of our work would be possible without the support of our friends and visitors. Exhibition Exchanges A vibrant display of new art and textiles, reflecting the increasing diversity of the gallery's collection, as we expand our understanding of identity, place, and art histories. Until 24 November 2024 2024 Exhibition Highlights We are proud to announce its exhibition highlights for 2024, spanning exhibitions of John Lyons and Turner Prize nominee Barbara Walker, moving image by Ayo Akingbade and textiles by Shirley Craven. Food and Drink at the Whitworth We look forward to welcoming you to the Whitworth Café, where the food and drink are lovingly made by our in-house café, showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth Register your interest to volunteer at the gallery, and be the first to know about our opportunities. Sign up for our e-newsletter Discover Work with us Jobs at The University of Manchester Maps Travelling to the Whitworth What's On – Events Events at the Whitworth & The University of Manchester Explore Volunteer Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth. Friends of The Whitworth The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more Shop Visit the Whitworth Shop in-store or online to shop new and bespoke items perfect for gifting. Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes. Food & Drink Local, seasonal food served at the Whitworth Café Quick Links Shop Food & drink Hire Staff lists Press Blog Opening times Research Feedback
We look forward to welcoming you to the art gallery, shop, café, Park and grounds Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, and Thursdays until 9pm Visit details and opening times At a glance Natural Cultural Health Service The gallery's Natural Cultural Health Service (NCHS), is a programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing. Discover what's on offer this month. Sunday Concerts Friends of the Whitworth present a series of FREE Sunday Concerts that are open to all. Students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in the gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Sunday 12 May, 3pm. Young People and Students 16-24yrs? Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries and Saturday Student Socials – all events are FREE and drop-in. Check out our full of calendar of events for you to join, this May and June. Opening Times Free entry, open to all Come along and visit the art gallery, The Whitworth Shop, Café, Park and grounds. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm and Thursdays until 9pm. We are closed on Mondays, including Bank Holiday Mondays. Still Parents Workshops 2024 Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme to support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth. Workshops take place each month. Please click the link for details. Exhibitions & Events | Shop The Whitworth Shop Online Support local artists and shop sustainably this season with a statement print, handmade decorations, and stylish homeware pieces. Discover our range of exclusive products linked to our exhibitions. New exhibition Shirley Craven An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025 New Creative Space Everyday Art School A space to explore the idea of art as a process and reimagine what we might do with it. Reconnecting art with our day-to-day lives through Play, Purpose and Working Together. Find out more... Exhibition Traces of Displacement This exhibition uses the Whitworth’s collection to address one of the major humanitarian concerns of the 20th and 21st centuries – forced displacement. Until 12 May 2024 Support the Whitworth None of our work would be possible without the support of our friends and visitors. Exhibition Exchanges A vibrant display of new art and textiles, reflecting the increasing diversity of the gallery's collection, as we expand our understanding of identity, place, and art histories. Until 24 November 2024 2024 Exhibition Highlights We are proud to announce its exhibition highlights for 2024, spanning exhibitions of John Lyons and Turner Prize nominee Barbara Walker, moving image by Ayo Akingbade and textiles by Shirley Craven. Food and Drink at the Whitworth We look forward to welcoming you to the Whitworth Café, where the food and drink are lovingly made by our in-house café, showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth Register your interest to volunteer at the gallery, and be the first to know about our opportunities. Sign up for our e-newsletter Discover Work with us Jobs at The University of Manchester Maps Travelling to the Whitworth What's On – Events Events at the Whitworth & The University of Manchester Explore Volunteer Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth. Friends of The Whitworth The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more Shop Visit the Whitworth Shop in-store or online to shop new and bespoke items perfect for gifting. Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes. Food & Drink Local, seasonal food served at the Whitworth Café Quick Links Shop Food & drink Hire Staff lists Press Blog Opening times Research Feedback