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Material Power
With historical embroidery works on display in the UK for the first time in over 30 years, Material Power charts the evolution of embroidery in Palestine over the past century. Until 7 April 2024.
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.
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.
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 May 2024
Exhibition
Albrecht Dürer’s material world
Albrecht Dürer’s material world is the first major exhibition of the Whitworth’s outstanding Dürer collection in over half a century. Until 10 March 2024
Gallery of Sanctuary
status 2023
The Whitworth is proudly the first gallery in North-West England to join the hundreds of local councils, schools, universities, libraries, and theatres, that have Gallery of Sanctuary status.
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
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Policy Documents for the gallery
Learn more about the Whitworth's mission and strategic policies, including our updated Code of Conduct, which outlines key actions to help create an open and safe space for all.
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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