Canterbury Art Galleries
(Canterbury, Kent, England, UK)
Canterbury is without doubt a city of culture and as such, contains a large number of art galleries and shops selling a variety of art works at affordable prices.
A diverse selection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints and more is on offer at Canterbury's numerous art galleries, with pieces by both local and international artists.
Currently, one of the best galleries in the city of Canterbury is the Royal Museum and Art Gallery along the High Street, which has become a major exhibition space for everything related to the visual arts.
Royal Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Beaney Institute, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 452 747
Located within a magnificent period Victorian building, the Royal Museum and Art Gallery is home to a large and permanent collection of decorative arts, paintings and much more besides. Of particular interest are the paintings by TS Cooper, who is known for his pieces depicting cattle and farmyards, and art works by Henry Moore and John Piper, amongst others. Located in central Canterbury, this gallery continues to draw large crowds and each year offers an extensive programme of events, including temporary exhibitions, talks, workshops and demonstrations. The Buffs Regimental Museum is also located within this building.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free
Other art galleries and art-related museums in the Canterbury area include:
Castle Art Gallery and Coffee Shop
Address: 76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 766 616
Chaucer Heritage Centre
Address: Sidney Cooper Centre, 22 - 23 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 470 379
Chromos Gallery
Address: 77 Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NR, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 450 836
Gallery Delmondo
Address: 51 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 471 100
Gibbs Gallery
Address: 53 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 763 863
Herbert Read Gallery
Address: Kent Institute of Art and Design, New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 769 371
Kings Gallery
Address: 28 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DZ, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 786 986
Neville Gallery
Address: 43 St. Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 765 291
Neville Pundole Gallery
Address: 8 - 9 The Friars, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1227 453 471