PLAYTIME
FREE Activities
Drop-in Tuesdays 10.30am–1pm, Wednesdays 1-4pm, Thursdays 1-4pm throughout August. This summer PLAYTIME is going to market. With things to do both indoors and out, there’s something for all the family.
Food & Drink at the Whitworth
Where the food and drink are lovingly made by our in-house café, showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce, as well as some tempting treats for you to enjoy during a visit to the gallery.
Shop | Exhibitions & Events
New exhibition
Economics the Blockbuster
How can artists reimagine the economy? We are excited to announce a new project by the Whitworth, presented as part of this year’s Manchester International Festival MIF23. Until 22 October 2023
New exhibition
Albrecht Dürer’s material world
Albrecht Dürer’s material world is the first major exhibition of the Whitworth’s outstanding Dürer collection in over half a century. Until 10 March 2024
The Whitworth Shop Online
Discover exclusive products from local artists & makers, alongside a range of bespoke products linked to our new exhibitions, including Economics the Blockbuster and Albrecht Dürer's material world!
PLAYTIME
FREE family activities
Drop-in Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout August. This summer PLAYTIME is going to market. Have a wander and find things to do both indoors and out, there’s something for all the family.
Whitworth Events
What's on this Summer
Events outdoors and in, for families, art lovers, and friends. Find out what events are taking place and what's coming up. Including Thursday Lates, Exhibition-linked events, and PLAYTIME.
Exhibition
Traces of Displacement
This exhibition uses the Whitworth’s collection to address one of the major humanitarian concerns of the 20th and 21st centuries – forced displacement. Until 7 January 2024
Exhibitions
Discover what's on now
From (Un)Defining Queer which examines art and how we can use a queer lens to define what the term 'queer' means, to a collections exhibition that reminds us all to Slow Down, You're Doing Fine.
Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth
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Policy Documents for the gallery
Learn more about the Whitworth's mission and strategic policies, including our updated Code of Conduct, which outlines key actions to help create an open and safe space for all.
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Maps
Travelling to the Whitworth
What's On – Events
Events at the Whitworth &
The University of Manchester
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Search Our Collection
The Whitworth’s extensive and eclectic collection of art and design is of international significance. Our Textile Collection, holds over 20,000 textiles from across the world. Find out more...
Friends of The Whitworth
The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more
Collection and Research
Our study facilities, searchable database and international research projects put our collection at the centre of everything we do. Find out how you can work with us.
Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse
Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes.
Going Green
We are proud of the changes we have made to make the Whitworth a model of good practice, embedding sustainability into all that we do.