Galleries · West Midlands
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Also known as: Dánlann Wolverhampton
In or near Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery — art gallery in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is located at postcode WV1 1DU and is accessible via Wolverhampton railway station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the gallery is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1884. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Managed by Wolverhampton Arts & Culture. Wikidata describes it as: "art gallery in West Midlands, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.5868°, -2.1270°.
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Summary from the official site
Wolverhampton Art Gallery showcases 300 years of art and offers a variety of temporary exhibitions and displays. Visitors can also participate in hands-on activities and special events, making it a family-friendly destination.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is located in Wolverhampton, England. The building was funded and constructed by local contractor Philip Horsman (1825–1890), and built on land provided by the municipal authority. It opened in May 1884.
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Background
Description
The two-storey building of Wolverhampton Art Gallery was designed by prominent Birmingham architect Julius Chatwin (1829–1907). It was built of Bath stone, an Oolitic Limestone from Bath, Somerset, with six red granite columns indicating the main entrance. The decorative sculptural frieze on the facade is composed of sixteen characters representing the Arts and Crafts, including sculpture, painting, architecture, pottery, glassblowing, and wrought-iron work. It is a Grade II* listed building. In 2006–07 the building was refurbished by Purcell, partly modernized and extended to create additional exhibition spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5868, -2.1270
- District
- Wolverhampton
- Parish
- Wolverhampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WV1 1DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wolverhampton West
- Established
- 1884
- Annual visitors
- ~158,658/year
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:30-16:30; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8030459 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wolverhampton Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wolverhampton Art Gallery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wolverhampton Art Gallery?
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV1 1DU), in the parish of Wolverhampton, unparished area.
- What is Wolverhampton Art Gallery?
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery — art gallery in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wolverhampton Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV1 1DU.
- When was Wolverhampton Art Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- Who runs Wolverhampton Art Gallery?
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery is operated by Wolverhampton Arts & Culture.
- Is Wolverhampton Art Gallery a listed building?
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wolverhampton Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wolverhampton Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV1 1DU.