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The Whitworth

The Whitworth

Manchester

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The Whitworth

The Whitworth
The Whitworth gallery, located within Whitworth Park and part of the University of Manchester, is home to an internationally important collection of more than 60,000 works, including fine art, textiles, wallpapers, and British watercolours. Following a £15 million redevelopment, the gallery now integrates beautifully with the park, featuring an art garden by Sarah Price, a sculpture terrace, an orchard garden, and a café set among the trees.

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  • addressOxford Road, Manchester
  • emailwhitworth@manchester.ac.uk
  • openingHoursTue, Wed & Fri–Sun 10am–5pm; Thu 10am–9pm, Mon closed
  • phone+44 161 275 7450
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