Opening Times

The Whitworth's opening times for 2023 are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, and on Thursdays, we're open until 9pm. We look forward to welcoming you to the art gallery, shop, café, Park and grounds.
Entry to the gallery is FREE

Please note: the gallery, shop, and cafe are closed on Mondays.

Visit the Whitworth Shop Online – discover bespoke artist-made products linked to our collections and exhibitions.

What's On at the gallery this month? Click here for details of our current Exhibition & Events

The Whitworth is CLOSED on all Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

The Whitworth Café Opening Times

Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm
Please note: during the summer final orders are at 4pm
Last food orders – 3.30pm, final orders – 4pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Last food orders – 3.30pm, final orders – 7.30pm

Click here to view the Whitworth Café Menu

Service times:

Tuesday to Sunday
Brunch is served 10am-11.45am
Lunch is served 11.45am-3.30pm
Cakes/Drinks 10am-4pm

Thursday Lates
Brunch is served 10am-11.45am
Lunch is served 11.45am-3.30pm
Cakes/Drinks 10am-7.30pm

Please note
The Whitworth Café is a cashless venue and only accepts payment by credit or debit card.

Contact the Cafe
Address: The Whitworth Cafe, The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER

General Enquiries and Reservations
Email whitworth.cafe@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone 0161 275 7497

You can now book a table online, via the café’s online reservation system. Click here to book your table