Art galleries near me
The UK's leading public art galleries by city and region, with what each one shows.
The map in your search results shows the galleries closest to you. This page lists the leading public galleries across the UK, region by region, so you can see what each one is known for before you travel.
Art galleries in London
Art galleries in Scotland
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Gallery | Edinburgh | European and Scottish art to about 1900 |
| Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | Edinburgh | Modern and contemporary |
| Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum | Glasgow | Scottish Colourists, Dutch and French painting |
| Gallery of Modern Art | Glasgow | Contemporary |
| The Burrell Collection | Glasgow | Medieval art, Chinese art and French painting |
| Aberdeen Art Gallery | Aberdeen | British and Scottish art |
Art galleries in the North of England
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Art Gallery | Manchester | Pre-Raphaelite and British art |
| The Whitworth | Manchester | Modern art, works on paper and textiles |
| Walker Art Gallery | Liverpool | Old Masters, Pre-Raphaelite and British art |
| Lady Lever Art Gallery | Port Sunlight, Wirral | Victorian painting and decorative art |
| Leeds Art Gallery | Leeds | Modern British art |
| The Hepworth Wakefield | Wakefield | Barbara Hepworth and modern British art |
| Yorkshire Sculpture Park | West Bretton, Wakefield | Modern and contemporary sculpture, outdoors |
| York Art Gallery | York | British painting and ceramics |
| Ferens Art Gallery | Hull | Old Masters and British art |
| BALTIC | Gateshead | Contemporary |
| Laing Art Gallery | Newcastle | British art and watercolours |
Tate Liverpool's building on Royal Albert Dock is closed for refurbishment and due to reopen in 2027. Tate is showing work at RIBA North in the meantime.
Art galleries in the Midlands
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery | Birmingham | Pre-Raphaelite and British art |
| Ikon Gallery | Birmingham | Contemporary |
| The Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Birmingham | Old Masters and Impressionists |
| The New Art Gallery Walsall | Walsall | Modern and contemporary |
| Nottingham Contemporary | Nottingham | Contemporary |
Art galleries in the South and East of England
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmolean Museum | Oxford | Old Masters and antiquities |
| Modern Art Oxford | Oxford | Contemporary |
| The Fitzwilliam Museum | Cambridge | Old Masters and Impressionists |
| Kettle's Yard | Cambridge | Modern British art |
| Sainsbury Centre | Norwich | Modern art and art from around the world |
| Turner Contemporary | Margate | Contemporary |
| Pallant House Gallery | Chichester | Modern British art |
| Towner Eastbourne | Eastbourne | Modern and contemporary |
Art galleries in the South West
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| Tate St Ives | St Ives | Modern and contemporary, with St Ives artists |
| Newlyn Art Gallery | Newlyn | Contemporary |
| Arnolfini | Bristol | Contemporary |
| Bristol Museum & Art Gallery | Bristol | British and European painting |
| The Holburne Museum | Bath | Old Masters and Gainsborough |
| Hauser & Wirth Somerset | Bruton | Contemporary |
Some galleries at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery are closed until summer 2027.
Art galleries in Wales and Northern Ireland
| Gallery | Location | Type of art |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum Cardiff | Cardiff | Impressionists and Welsh art |
| MOSTYN | Llandudno | Contemporary |
| Ulster Museum | Belfast | Irish art |
| The MAC | Belfast | Contemporary |
Galleries change their hours and sometimes close for building work, so check before you travel.
Quick answers
How do I find an art gallery near me? The map in your search results shows the closest ones. For the leading public galleries, use the lists on this page, which are grouped by region.
Are art galleries in the UK free? Many are, including most national and council-run galleries, though major exhibitions are often ticketed and some galleries charge for entry. Check before you travel.
Can an art gallery near me value my painting? Public galleries do not normally value works for the public. We give free valuations from photographs, wherever you are in the UK, with no obligation to sell.
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