Leeds Art Gallery

at The Headrow, Leeds, Leeds , LS1 3 United Kingdom

1. Art Gallery

Description

Leeds Art Gallery in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is a museum whose collection of 20th-century British Art is recognised by the British government as a collection "of national importance". Its collection also includes 19th-century and earlier art works. The gallery opened on 3 October 1888 as Leeds City Art Gallery and was paid for by public subscription, collected in honour of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The artist Hubert von Herkomer formally opened the building, and presented an example of his work to the collection. In 1912, the Leeds Art Collections Fund was formed to support the gallery’s acquisitions, which it continues to do today. The gallery is owned and administered by Leeds City Council. Since January 2016 the gallery has been closed for renovation, and is planning to re-open in October 2017.HistoryThe gallery was built between 1886–88 by W. H. Thorp, as an extension to the Municipal Buildings to the west (built 1878–84 by George Corson, now housing Leeds Central Library). It is grade II listed. A major renovation was completed in June 2007, including opening up the magnificent Victorian tiled hall (used as a café and bookshop) which links the gallery and the library. At first floor level there is direct access from the gallery to the Art Library. The gallery includes a ground floor lecture theatre which is used for a variety of events.

Opening time

• Mondays: 10:00- 17:00
• Tuesdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Wednesdays: 12:00- 17:00
• Thursdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Fridays: 10:00- 17:00
• Saturdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Sundays: 13:00- 17:00

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Summary

Leeds Art Gallery is Leeds based place and this enity listed in Art Gallery category. Located at The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3. Contact phone number of Leeds Art Gallery: 0113 247 8248