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Manchester has two key art galleries - the Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street and the Whitworth on Oxford Road. Both house prized fine art and have changing exhibitions, often reflecting art in the Manchester area. The Gallery of Costume in South Manchester also has changing exhibitions

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The Lowry

The Lowry is not just galleries, but two theatres, shops and cafes and restaurant as well. The Lowry is perhaps best known for it's enormous collection (over 200) of L.S. Lowry's paintings and drawings. The collection was adopted from the Salford Art Gallery which had been collecting his work since the 1930s. Wonder what he would of thought of it in this new 21st century building, striking in it's design and built on what was Manchester's docklands. As well as Lowry's works, some of the galleries pay homage to the Manchester docks, with old photographs. And indeed, the focus of much of the contemporary art and photography on display has a local Mancunian emphasis. Of Lowry's paintings housed in these galleries, one of the most famous and well known is 'Going to the Match' which apparently is 50 years old this year (2003). It's FREE to get in.

There's two theatres as well in the Lowry. Shows range from music and drama, to sing-along- big screeners (The Sound of Music is a big favourite which keeps returning). Check out the website for the latest shows in these modern theatres.

There's lots of interactive fun for kids - with the area called 'The Deck', with toys, games, drawing materials and more (it's always pretty busy in here!!) Access is easy with metro link, ample parking, buses etc. Full details on the website. Disabled access gets top marks - for full details check www.thelowry.com

The Whitworth Art Gallery

This art gallery has world renowned and exhibits a diverse range of art, photography, textiles, sculpture and prints. Exhibitions change, and the vast available space in this gallery means that it often hosts innovative modern exhibitions. It's most famous and well-known collections are textiles and wallpaper, but check the website for changing exhibitions with concurrent events and talks.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Admission to the Gallery is FREE.

The Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER Tel: 0161 275 7450, www.whitworth.man.ac.uk

Manchester Art Gallery

Exciting British and International exhibitions of art are on offer here in this city centre art gallery. Admission is FREE - what are you waiting for. Check the website for changing special exhibition.

Accessibility, via ramp - accessible toilets and lift to all floors. Guide dogs welcome. Induction loops fitted.

Open Tues-Sun 10-5pm, closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL, Tel: 0161 2358888, Fax: 0161 2358899, www.manchestergalleries.org

The Gallery of Costume

This unique museum of costume houses one of the largest collections of clothing and accessories dating as far back as the 1700s. Exhibitions change, ranging from 1960s fashion to working women's fashion.

The Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5LL Tel: 0161 224 5217, www.manchestergalleries.org/html/costume/goc_collection.html

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