Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery, Art museum in Kingston upon Hull, England
Ferens Art Gallery is an art museum in Kingston upon Hull housed in a Grade II listed building with collections spanning many centuries and styles. The building contains multiple spacious galleries displaying permanent works and changing exhibitions for visitors of all ages.
The museum opened in 1927 after Thomas Ferens donated the site and funds to establish it as an art center. Architects S.N. Cooke and E.C. Davies designed the classical building to serve the city's cultural needs.
The gallery's name comes from Thomas Ferens, a local businessman and patron whose legacy shaped the building's purpose. Visitors see how one person's generosity and collecting passion created a major cultural place for the entire city.
The gallery sits on Queen Victoria Square and is easy to find, with free admission for all visitors. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility, a dedicated children's area, and an on-site cafe open throughout the week.
The museum acquired a rare 14th-century painting by Italian artist Pietro Lorenzetti depicting Christ with two saints in 2013. The work came together through diverse funding sources, showing how community support helped bring an important artwork to the collection.
Location: City of Kingston upon Hull
Inception: 1927
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Hull Museums and Gallery
Address: Monument Buildings, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull HU1 3RA
Phone: +441482300300
Website: https://hullmuseums.co.uk/ferens-art-gallery
GPS coordinates: 53.74340,-0.33912
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41
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