Galleries · West Midlands
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
In or near Coventry.
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum — Museum and art gallery in Coventry, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1939. Designed by Pringle Richards Sharratt. Named after Alfred Herbert. Part of Culture Coventry. Address: CV1 5QP. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum and art gallery in Coventry, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4072°, -1.5062°.
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Official information
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry features a diverse range of collections, including visual arts, social history, archaeology, and natural history. Visitors can explore exhibitions, engage in events, and learn about the local history of Coventry.
From the Wikipedia article
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum (also known as the Herbert) is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England.
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Background
Description
The museum is named after Sir Alfred Herbert, a Coventry industrialist and philanthropist whose gifts enabled the original building to be opened in 1960. Building began in 1939, with an interruption by the Second World War, and the Herbert opened in 1960. In 2008, it reopened after a £14 million refurbishment. The Herbert is run by Culture Coventry, a registered charity. It derives financial support from donations, sales at the museum shop, and hiring the buildings out. In 2010, the museum and gallery received more than 300,000 visitors, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the West Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4072, -1.5062
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 5QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Phone
- +44 24 7683 2386
- Established
- 1939
- Annual visitors
- ~2,008/year
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm; closed Monday and 24–26 Dec
Sources
- wikidata: Q917262 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Herbert extension - geograph.org.uk - 866158.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 5QP), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum — Museum and art gallery in Coventry, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 5QP.
- When was Herbert Art Gallery and Museum built?
- Built or established in 1939. Designed by Pringle Richards Sharratt.
- Is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 5QP.
- How busy is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum draws around 2,008 visitors a year.