Opening times
The Whitworth is currently closed, but the park is still open
Thank you for checking in with the Whitworth.
We’re glad to hear the government announcement that museums can reopen from 4 July.
However, for the time being, the Whitworth will remain closed.
We're planning to welcome you back in September, we'll let you know the exact date as soon as we can.
Although we're eager to return and can't wait to welcome people back to the gallery, before we reopen we need to put safeguards in place. We're working on this process now and following government guidelines to ensure our visitors, staff and volunteers can be safe when we re-open.
The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers remain our priority. The Whitworth is part of and supported by The University of Manchester, and we'll be re-opening in line with the University's guidelines and working with cultural venues in the city to do this as soon as possible in September. In the meantime, Whitworth Park remains open.
Please check back here and follow us on social media for regular updates.
(Updated: Thursday 25 June 2020)
COVID 19 Update
Gallery and Shop are currently closed
Monday to Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday to Sunday: 10am-5pm
Seasonal opening times:
The Whitworth will be closed on 24, 25 & 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021. We will close at 5pm on Thursday 31 December 2020, instead of 9pm.
We're open as usual on all other Bank Holidays.
Image: The Whitworth (Parkside entrance), The University of Manchester. Photo: Alan Williams
The Whitworth Café is currently closed
Monday to Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday to Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Bank Holiday Monday 6 May: 10am-5pm
Please note when visiting the Whitworth Café, between 9-10am please use our Parkside entrance, off Denmark Road.
Please refer to our seasonal opening times for 24, 25, 26 December 2020 and 1 January 2021.
