Hereford Museum and Art Gallery

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is an art museum in Hereford housing collections of local history, natural sciences, fine arts, and decorative arts. The building displays Venetian Gothic revival architecture with intricate stone carvings of animals, plants, and symbols worked into its exterior surfaces.

The museum was built starting in 1873 and opened in 1874, initiated by a prominent local supporter who funded most of the construction. Its creation came from a desire to make art and objects from the region available to the public.

The collections reflect how art and craftsmanship have mattered to people in this region across different periods. You can see works that show what artists and makers cared about, and how tastes changed over time.

The museum is open during weekday hours and on limited Saturday mornings, giving visitors time to move through the galleries at a comfortable pace. Check ahead to confirm opening times, as schedules can change seasonally or for special events.

The museum pioneered an innovative touch-based system designed specifically for blind and partially sighted visitors to explore artworks and objects. This pioneering technology allows people with vision loss to engage with the collections through sound and tactile experience.

Location: Herefordshire

Address: Broad St, Hereford HR4 9AU

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday 10:00-12:30; Sunday off

Phone: 01432260692

Website: https://herefordshire.gov.uk/history-lives/hereford-museums-art-gallery/2

GPS coordinates: 52.05479,-2.71747

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02