York City Art Gallery

History and Location

Overlooking Exhibition Square, York City Art Gallery opened under its present name in 1892, though the building first housed works of art for the second Yorkshire Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition in 1879. Its convenient situation is a mere three-minute walk from the York Minster, and the gallery overlooks the statue of York artist William Etty, which was erected in 1911 and stands at the centre of Exhibition Square.  

Permanent Collections

Displaying works using a range of media from ceramics to oil on canvas and watercolours, York Art Gallery presents a range of both nationally and internationally acclaimed art, spanning more than six centuries and including the work of modern-day artists such as David Hockney.

With a rich schedule of exhibitions, outreach work and events, there is always something for everyone’s palate. Whether you’re interested in visiting the fine collection of Victorian narrative paintings, or getting involved in the Studio’s family activities or education sessions, take a look at what’s on during your stay in order to make the most of your visit.

Featured Collections

The newly refurbished ground floor gallery displays special exhibitions which rotate every few months, and has housed some very famous works such as touring collections from the National Portrait Gallery.

Information

Admission: Free
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (except 25 and 26 December, and 1 January)
Telephone: 01904 687 687
Address: York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW
Website: www.yorkartgallery.org.uk