Founded in 1885, the collections cover fine art and applied
arts, archaeology and ethnography, local and industrial
history. The Fine and Applied Art Collections include
paintings and drawings, British Watercolours and Arts
and Crafts. The Museum and Art Gallery has
an ever changing programme of
temporary exhibitions and its permanent collection includes
the famous Pre-Raphaelites. Major shows are housed in
the restored Gas Hall. Entrance to the Museum and Art
Gallery is free, and visitors are welcome to drop in and
take a look around at their leisure.
The Museum Shop stocks a wide range of souvenirs and
gifts and the splendid licensed Edwardian Tea Room provides
refreshments in magnificent surroundings.
