Manchester Art Gallery

A superb collection of British art and a hefty number of European masters are the highlights at the city's top art gallery. It's home to the best assemblage of Pre-Raphaelite art as well as a permanent collection of pre-17th-century art, mostly by Dutch and early Renaissance masters. It also hosts exciting exhibitions of contemporary art and the newish What is Manchester Art Gallery?, which tells the story of the gallery and its city connections. Tickets must be pre-booked online.