Whitworth Art Gallery

At a glance

Gary Younge & Sook-Kyung Lee – In Conversation

Join us for a thought-provoking event with Professor Sook-Kyung Lee, Director of the Whitworth and Professor Gary Younge, renowned journalist, broadcaster, author. Thursday 30 January, 6pm-8pm

Purple Collective & the Whitworth: 'Recentring'

Saturday 25 January, 1pm-4.30pm, free, booking. In two panel discussions, leading academics and professionals explore Barbara Walker’s approach to Black British representation and issues around race, accessibility, inclusion.

Opening Times
Free entry, open to all

Visit the art gallery, The Whitworth Shop, Café, Park and grounds. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm, Thursdays until 9pm. We are closed on Mondays, Bank Holiday Mondays and Seasonal Closure days.

Lynn Setterington, Connecting Threads Book Launch & Talk

Artist-embroiderer Lynn Setterington talks about the publication of her new book, Connecting Threads: Tactile Social History, which describes the author’s life in stitch. Thursday 23 January, 6pm-8pm, free, please book.

Jakkai Siributr Workshops

Jakkai Siributr invites the Whitworth's visitors to contribute to the ongoing artwork, There's No Place. Dates in 2025: Saturday, 18 January, 1-3pm, book now as places are limited, & Saturday 15 February 1pm-3pm (bookable from 20 January 2025).

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.

PLAY days
Free play resources

Join us for our next PLAY day for under 5s and their grown-up on Friday 14 February 2025, 10.30am-2.30pm drop-in, no need to book

Still Parents Workshops

Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme that supports parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth. Workshops take place each month. Follow the link for details.

Exhibitions & Events | Shop

The Whitworth Shop Online

Take home the exclusive exhibition catalogue for Barbara Walker: Being Here, chartering Walker's compelling figurative practice from the 1990s to today. Shop the collection >

Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place

There’s no Place is a significant new exhibition by acclaimed Thai artist Jakkai Siributr. Building on the gallery's long history of radical global textile exhibitions. Until 16 March 2025

Coming soon...
Turner: In Light and Shade

Marking the 250th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition will explore the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist J.M.W. Turner. Opening 7 February 2025

Spring 2025 Exhibitions
Current & Coming

Discover the latest exhibitions and collections on display, and those coming soon, including Women in Revolt! and Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, opening this year.

Support the Whitworth

None of our work would be possible without the support of our friends and visitors.

Shirley Craven

An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. 6 April 2024 – 16 March 2025

Everyday Art School – Venture Arts Artist in Residence

Family friendly, everyone welcome!
Every Thursday, 10am-2pm
Free, drop-in, no need to book

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.

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

At a glance

Gary Younge & Sook-Kyung Lee – In Conversation