Victoria Art Gallery
Public art gallery by Pulteney Bridge
About Victoria Art Gallery
Victoria Art Gallery is the city's public art museum, on Bridge Street in the city centre near Pulteney Bridge. It is run by Bath and North East Somerset Council and housed in a Grade II listed building designed in 1897 by John McKean Brydon, named to mark Queen Victoria's sixty years on the...
Highlights
- Works by Thomas Gainsborough
- British oil paintings from the 17th century
- Statue of Queen Victoria on the building
- Temporary exhibitions in the Lower Gallery
Opening Hours
Features & Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Victoria Art Gallery free?
The Upper Gallery, with the permanent collection, is free for everyone. Temporary exhibitions downstairs are usually paid, but free to Discovery Card holders.
How long does a visit take?
The gallery says an exhibition usually takes 45 minutes to an hour, and the Upper Gallery about the same.
Is it accessible?
There is level access to all galleries through the accessible entrance on Bridge Street, a lift next to the ticket desk and an accessible toilet on the first floor.
Can I bring a buggy?
Yes, buggies are allowed throughout the building.
Is there a café?
No. The gallery has no café and asks that no food is eaten in the building.
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