Highlights tours

Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2.00 – 3.00pm, free drop in.

Three times a week a trained guide from the Friends of Manchester Art Galleries leads an introductory tour around the gallery. Each guide has their own style and personal favourites, so it’s a different tour every time.

You can also pick up one of our free gallery trails as a first step to getting to know the gallery.

If you are short of time we’ve put together a brief selection of  our collection highlights to help introduce you to our collection which you can easily see in under an hour.

Manchester highlights trail picks out six works in our collection which relate to art and design in the city. You can visit all the works in around half an hour.

           

Focus tours

Visiting with a group

There are lots of ways to get the most out of a group gallery visit anytime.

We can provide a booked guided tour of the gallery at a time that suits your group, whether you are new to the gallery or have been many times, there is always more to discover. These tours cost £5 per person (£60 minimum booking).

You can also pick up one of our free gallery trails as a first step to getting to know the gallery:

Highlights Trail
Manchester Trail

We love to know you've been with your group so don't forget to sign in at the info desk when you get here. It's also really helpful if you let us know you're coming so please contact us in advance if you can. Please contact Kate Day or Meg Parnell:

Tel: 0161235 8855 or
Email: magevents@manchester.gov.uk,

Art talks and lectures

Art bites - usually the first Wednesday of every month, 12.30pm - 1pm, no need to book

Like to talk about art? Spend your lunchtime exploring two artworks with gallery staff. Find out where to start with a painting - what to look for, how to enjoy it and what you and others think about it. Ideal bite-sized portions of art for those wet lunchtimes.

Creative courses

Making conversation - a series of three afternoon workshops taking place throughout the year, usually between 1pm - 4pm, you'll need to book.

This exiting approach to understanding and making art uses all your senses. You'll find your own approach during the three sessions of talking, experimenting with techniques and socialising at these friendly workshops.

English corner

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