Salford Museum & Art Gallery in Salford

The Museum quarters was like stepping back in time! I paid the £3 donation and got an interesting booklet to read through. We ate a yummy lunch too. Thanks.

Lovely open plan cafe,with nice views over peel park.The young staff are very helpful.

Just been for a candle making session with Eleanor. Session was great and Eleanor was amazing with my daughter. Looking forward to the clay session. Great place for kids

What a fabulous gallery. A serene, light and airy feel with great exhibitions.

Friendly and calm atmosphere, perfect for a weekend day out planning.

It’s was extremely clean, staffs are very welcoming, I’d love to visit because I just had a quick stop.

We visited the cafe the food was good the sevice was excellent

Easy access and nice cafe compliment this lovely art gallery.

Great venue, lots to see, good emphasis on local history. The Victoria street is excellent and the cafe serves a lovely coffee too. Parking available on site £2.50 for 3 hours. Free entry to the museum and gallery

The victorian Street is outstanding, definitely worth a visit

Not much to see. System for labelling paintings is really unhelpful. Cabinets of objects with separate laminated sheets because no one can be bothered to put labels next to the actual objects. Paintings hung so high that you can't appreciate them properly with strip lighting that makes it sometimes impossible.

Lovely Grade II Listed building with an interesting roof scape, some very airey gallery spaces including the space dedicated to local artists, very worthwhile

Excellent, but make sure of its opening times. Parking is extremely difficult, so park elsewhere and walk. It's a hive of student activity, so time it well if you want a visit that's slightly quieter 🙂

You can take a look at the museum if you are in the area. There is an exhibition about an old street in Manchester where life back then is depicted. It's very authentic and nice to look at. The gallery has a lot of pictures that were hung out of context. According to the description, they should fit the period and therefore a lot of pictures can be exhibited. As a visitor it is very difficult to keep an overview or to be able to assign the pictures. All in all very nice for a stay of 30 minutes but no more.

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Loved the kids' event. My children wouldn't shut up about it for a week

It's really good,went there once and will go again there

Salford Museum & Art Gallery Salford Museum & Art Gallery, located in Salford, Greater Manchester, is a significant cultural institution that offers a rich tapestry of history and art. Established in 1850, it is one of the oldest public museums in the UK, and it plays a key role in preserving and showcasing the heritage of Salford and the surrounding area. The museum's diverse collections include local history exhibits, fine art, and decorative arts. Notable displays feature artifacts related to the city's industrial past, including items from Salford's role in the textile industry. The art gallery houses works by prominent local artists as well as pieces from various periods, providing insight into the region’s artistic heritage. One of the highlights of the museum is its Victorian period rooms, which offer a glimpse into life in the 19th century. Additionally, the museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and community events, making it a dynamic space for learning and engagement. Salford Museum & Art Gallery is appreciated for its commitment to community involvement and educational outreach. It provides a valuable resource for understanding the local history and culture of Salford, making it a cherished destination for both residents and visitors.

Very nice exhibition on the history of Salford. Exceptionally friendly people in service.

Open Tuesday to Sunday and FREE to visit! :) The main museum collection is now one of social history, although originally the museum had a wider remit when it came to collecting artefacts from all over the world. This Museum is s an intriguing mix of Victorian and 20th century architecture. With the popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place, as well as the ever changing exhibitions, there is always something for everyone at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, from hands-on activities and workshops to modern art.

Decent place, quite a lot going on. Appreciated the artwork and stuff.

An interesting place, although the Lowry pieces were elsewhere.

We recently visited the Salford Museum for a junk model insect session. While the concept sounded fun, the session was less interactive than expected. It mainly involved picking up materials and crafting something on your own, which felt a bit uninspired for kids. That said, the museum itself is lovely and worth a visit. There are some enjoyable coloring activities available for children, and the café offers a nice spot to relax. Overall, it's a pleasant place to spend some time, though the workshop could be more engaging.

Took our grandchildren very informative. The victorian street was lovely.

Great place to visit. Exceptional, educational galleries surrounding local history of Salford. Ever changing exhibits throughout the year, will definitely be visiting again. Had a lovely cup of tea and delicious ham and cheese toastie as well, however these were a little overpriced at £4.50.

I love this place, could have spend longer there as there is so much to see permenant collection, temporary exibitions and even a victorian street reconstruction and its all free. I got a good service in the cafe as well

I absolutely liked it, especially Victoria Street! The gallery is just bursting with amazing artwork, and Victoria Street has this magical charm. Definitely a must-visit spot for art lovers!"

I visited Salford Museum and Art Gallery with my wife and our friend in Spring 2024 and we really enjoyed seeing the work of Salford born Artist and Photographer, Harold Riley. I learned a lot about his life and work, documenting Salford and his fellow Salfordians. The staff were great and the building is disabled friendly with a ramp up to the entrance and a lift to the exhibits upstairs. Free entry, donations are welcome.

Highly recommend this place to feel the atmosphere of Victorian time old street. Free. Nice mugs with old street logos , £3.50 only (made in England, I always look for something locally made)

Very well presented Arts space, plenty to keep you coming back.

That's it for an hour. Victorian Street is great!

It is very interesting to visit museum and art gallery

Fantastic visit to Salford Museum & Art Gallery, the building is fantastic, exhibitions are well presented and the Victorian street is sublime. Paid parking outside the museum is available and parking attendants on site. Staff were polite and helpful throughout and the cafe has lots of well priced and delicious options. We will return.

Located at the heart of Salford. It felt good to be a part of the history. It has a great library and shop section.

The victorian street is immersive and interesting to walk around, a lot of fine detail has gone into each shop. You look through windows, not actually entering the shops. The victorian art was impressive, with work showing many places around the UK.

Great small museum. The exhibition on Salford and its redevelopment was very interesting.

Have visited many times and recently to see the Harold Riley exhibition. Beautifully curated show.

So much on offer here for all ages and multiple visits. Very friendly, engaged people. Lovely sales area for presents and for your own interests. Good tasty food in attractive cafe area.

Took my niece she is 8 and loved the Victorian street and shop ,the staff were very helpful and the café is lovely

Loved the preserved Victorian Street.

Payment: Digital accepted Parking: available for max time limit Entry Fee: No Cleanliness: very well maintained Donations: Requested Shopping: Souvenirs, books, gifts Food: Cafe Children’s friendly Was able to witness a birthday party of 70 year old person. Well decorated. The art museum was clean and happy smiling staffs were more welcoming. Baby feeding room/ Quiet room is available Toilets are clean. View to park is great to spend time here by reading books or having a cup of coffee.

It was all I remembered as a child. So happy my Dad took me back at my age of 56 to see its wonder again. The Larkhill is dark but everyone knows that. We took an American friend and she loved. We had ice cream in cafe with beautiful view, and bought some postcards.

Went to see the Harold Riley exhibition, what an extraordinary man, he loved Salford and its people. Well presented in the Langworthy Gallery and the 45 minute video was well worth watching. And then lunch in the Museum café, always a pleasure. Great afternoon, well spent.

Is brilliant way to explore the difference between worlds of art

I went here when I was in Year 1. and it was great, So good!

Not a massive amount to see. Unfortunately the Riley section was closed when I visited. But still worth a visit followed by a walk in Peel Park.

Lots of good artwork to see. Salford art club meet there on Saturday afternoons.

Very interesting museum, loved the recreated street.

I haven't been here in 18 years, what a great reminder of visiting in my childhood and taking my own son when he was little. So worth a visit, so historical, amazing place!

Lots to see, well worth a visit

Excellent especially the reconstructed victorian street. And don't forget it's free to get in.

We booked afternoon tea for four ladies,for Friday 19th April, which we had after walking around the museum gift shop and Lark Hill Place.The whole experience was excellent. From when i rang to book and then face to face with all the staff were polite and attentive, the cakes and sandwiches went down a treat, and they were served with smiles.The whole venue was very clean and inviting, and very interesting to see history being preserved for people to see. All the staff need a pat on the back, as they are assets to the museum. And the bonus for us was being over 70rys young, it cost us half price . So well done you and thank you !

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff and lovely cake in the cafe. The artwork here is filled with historical significance and the Victorian attraction is small but chock full of detail and atmosphere.

I used to take my grandchildren here some 15 or so years ago, we decided to return yesterday to reminisce. It was just as we remembered. We spent an amazing 3 hours enjoying the cafe serving an array of good food by such lovely staff, all friendly, chatty and helpful they couldn't do enough for us especially Rebecca who had worked there for staggering 17 years, which shows what a great place it must be. The exhibitions were so interesting and Lark Hill didn't disappoint. The shop had wonderful items with hand made jewellery, pottery and collections of toys and games from the past. What a fabulous day.

The museum consists of Lark Hill Place, a reconstructed Salford street of the Victorian/Edwardian era with homes, shops and other businesses displaying goods and artefacts of the time. Absolutely fascinating. The art gallery has a permanent display of mainly Victorian paintings, sculpture and other objects. All free but well worth supporting with a donation.

Filled with wonderful pieces of artworks. Art lovers will cherish it more

This experience is great for anyone interested in history in our local area! There's lots to look at in a small space and there's also an art gallery which is good because the different pictures all have different interpretations and you can really see a story from them. The food is nice too. I wouldn't spend a full day here but I would recommend visiting

Very nice exhibition. The old streets of Salford will take you back to different times. Modern art and old. Also very nice presented questions about sustainability, environment and art.

Loved the place! Good collection at the shop & quite comfy cafe as well !

Great place to spend a couple of hours wandering around the exhibitions. And it's free! The staff are all lovely, chatty and really helpful. Great soup and coffee for lunch in the café too.

Took my children there often.... now taking my granddaughter! Well worth a visit. Lovely cafe on site too! Parking a little limited.

Good gallery with museum and fascinating hidden street Lark Hill Place, an atmospheric victorian street. The life- size street transport you back in time with original front shops and objects. Free to visit, donations welcome. Cafe and gift shop.

Great interactive activities for kids

Amazing to spend your spare time & Deeping down in history.

Lovely food freshly prepared and marvellous service friendly staff, lovely views over peel park, terrific art display, great experience great day.

Went to see a friend's exhibition and stayed for lunch in the cafe. It was just a shame that we were unable to park near the museum.

Amazing for an afternoons visit. The victorian street and park behind the museum is a must. Nice food at the cafe

Loved the victorian Street, really interesting and true to life. Food in the cafe looked good and the shop was reasonable

Can't stop loving this museum. been here more than twice now.

Today we visited this small, but very rich and diverse museum. Each hall has its own atmosphere. Most of all, I was impressed by the solar system under the glass, as well as the basement with shop windows and workshops from the old days of Britain. Recommended for visits!

Some great work in the gallery and fabulous building.

Absolutely fabulous day out. Loved the Victorian street,so very realistic

Great little art gallery with interesting visiting exhibitions. The museum is really just a Victorian street, it's interesting, and the coffee shop has some lovely cakes!

Decided to pop in for lunch whilst visiting my son at Salford Uni- what a wonderful place! Fantastic cafe, lovely staff and a brilliant little museum! Who knew that such a magical Victorian street was hidden away in this amazing building. Well worth a visit!

Nice place to visit with friends and family. Free entry, art gallery is upstairs with many spectacular paintings. There's also a cafe and souvenir shop inside.

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There is something for everyone here: interesting art; children's activities; great café; learning room (where Salford Art Group meet on Saturday afternoons; good shop; fascinating Victorian street and much more

Great Museum. The victorian art room is only topped by the victorian street recreation. They have spent tons of time re-creating this special time peace. Well worth a visit.

It’s a nice gallery! Some paintings are incredible , some are funny 😂

It's a great museum. Well worth a visit if one is passing. I say, worth, it's free!! Only the parking to pay for. Staff very friendly too.

Amazing gallery and historic street installation entirely for free (please donate to support though), in an incredible spot with a lovely cafe with a view of the park and canal.

I arrived to discover that the museum is closed between Christmas and New Year. I checked the website beforehand, and if there's anything about it there, it's very well hidden.

It takes 3 minutes to update opening dates and timing on Google,FYI

My family really enjoyed this place. Really interesting displays, great staff and - it's free.

Really enjoyable. Some interesting paintings. The Victorian street was a nice surprise. Well worth a visit.

Really enjoyed my visit, the street was cool to look at and at the time was decorated up for Christmas so was lovely. Unfortunately, we didn't get up to the gallery this time but will definitely try to go back again and check it out.

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Brilliant well worth the visit loved it going back in time

Beautiful building. Lovely little cafe. Lots to see and do.

The recreated victorian street is the hidden gem of Salford. I take everyone who comes to visit here.

This place is a safe, warm, welcoming and fantastic Museum and Artgallery. Been here many times from a young boy to today and where my lifetime ambition has come to life with my own exhibition displayed here. check out my website for more details and links andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

Lark hill place is amazing. Rest is ok

The lighting is not appropriate for a gallery. The reflection of the lights does not allow you to see the paintings clearly. Furthermore, there are no descriptions for the majority of the paintings and pieces of work. Overall, the museum and the gallery are worth visiting. You can see lots of fabulous works of art there.

What a fantastic place, would recommend everyone visit what a brilliant way to step back I'm time

Really interesting especially Lark hill Only down side was the sweet shop was not open 😞

I neat gallery and interactive street of old Manchester.

Lovely Museum to visit. The Lark Hill exhibition is just amazing and definitely worth a visit. Downside to the visit was a parking fine, I had paid and parked between two other parked cars, so becareful as I had paid but it said undesignated parking space?! How are you supposed to know within a row of cars. Put a dampener on the visit!!

Last time I came here i was at primary school 40 years ago, myself and my 13 year old daughter really enjoyed it.

The main room of the gallery has some great paintings & sculptures whilst the Lark Hill Place takes you back to the streets of London of the 18th/19th century or the Shambles of York. The Halloween deco added some spooky touch to it 🎃👻

This place was a great find for an afternoon out with something for all ages. The gallery has some historical art works with originals by Salford painters (including LS Lowry and Harold Riley). There is also a more contemporary art gallery with interesting audiovisual elements. Throughout there are fun activities for kids; books, colouring and discovery boxes in the art gallery for example. There is an old Victorian doll's house which our little ones enjoyed looking at. The Victorian Street is very unique and atmospheric. There were some dressing-up clothes which our kids loved and made the Victorian experience all the more authentic! There is a well-priced cafe and a little shop which included some old original books and good gift options. Artworks and crafts by local artists are also available to buy. Parking is available outside (limited on busier days), it was £2.50 for 3hrs and you can use the paybyphone app or website if you don't have change for the machine.