Place to visit

Rates

Free, donations welcome.

Opening times

Monday - Saturday 10.00-5.20. First Thursday of each month open from 11.00. Closed Bank Holidays.

Telephone

01242 237431

Description

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum possesses an internationally significant collection relating to the Arts and Crafts Movement, recognized as outstanding by the award of Designated Museum status in 1998. Particularly strong in furniture, the collection also includes silver, textiles, ceramics and paintings, much of which was made by Cotswold craftsmen inspired by William Morris. Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in Britain and the museum houses a wide range of objects associated with its history. There is also a gallery devoted to one of the town's famous sons, Edward Wilson, who died with Captain Scott on their way back from the South Pole in 1912. Dutch and Flemish paintings, donated by the Baron de Ferrieres in 1898, are of particular interest. A fine collection of Oriental ceramics has been assembled from the many pieces brought back to Cheltenham by retiring civil servants who had served in the Far East. There are additional displays of archaeological treasures from the Cotswolds and a series of historical galleries depicting life from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as a programme of special exhibitions changing regularly throughout the year.

Location

2 minutes from Cheltenham town centre, The Promenade.