Whitworth Art Gallery & Park

The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery is a key part of the Corridor’s Southern Gateway.

The Gallery has been awarded £8m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards the long-awaited extension designed by leading architects MUMA.

This development will transform the gallery – one of The University of Manchester’s best-loved cultural treasures – creating a new experience that can be shared by visitors from across the local community with those coming from further afield.

At the heart of the project is an elegant 21st-century extension that will double the size of the public space at the gallery. An art garden will be created and new main entrance will welcome visitors directly from Whitworth Park.

A new North Wing will embrace the park, housing a Landscape Gallery where the Whitworth’s internationally important artworks will be displayed. Alongside this will be new study centre where visitors of all ages will be able to explore and learn about these wonderful collections. A promenade gallery will lead to the South Wing, comprising a new café and a Learning Studio opening into the art garden.

This £12m development will open up a staggering 396sqm of new gallery space and doubling the artwork on display, whilst creating a beautiful and inspiring environment where visitors from near and far can enjoy these magnificent collections.

To visit the Whitworth Art Gallery website click here