Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT, Gloucestershire, England

In 1898 the third Baron de Ferrieres donated 43 important paintings and £1000 to the town of Cheltenham to build a gallery, which opened a year later. The collections have since grown in number and in quality, with the great majority generously given by the people of Cheltenham.

In 1975 a branch museum was opened in the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst, which was completely furnished from the collections. This became an independent museum in 2000.

The first real increase in space and visitor facilities came in 1989 when HRH The Princess Royal opened an extension to the Art Gallery & Museum. This is the building in which the main entrance is sited. In due course we hope to expand still further: we certainly have the quantity and quality of collections to fill these spaces, not least the last surviving Cheltenham tram!

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Contact Details | Events | General Information

Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 01242 237431
Fax : 01242 262334
E-mail : ArtGallery@cheltenham.gov.uk

URL : www.cheltenham.artgallery.mus
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Open

Daily 10.00am-5.00pm (April-October), 10.00am-4.00pm (November - March) First Thursday of each month open from 11.00am Third Thursday of each month open until 8.00pm

Closed

Bank Holidays

Admission Charges

Free admission

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities


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