Pallant House Gallery

Pallant House Gallery is an art museum housed in a Georgian townhouse and holds more than 5000 artworks from British artists. The collection includes pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Graham Sutherland, and Paul Nash alongside contemporary work and changing exhibitions.

The building was constructed in 1712 as a townhouse for a wine merchant and holds Grade I listed status. After serving as council offices for many years, it opened as an art gallery in 1982 and has grown into its current role.

The collection focuses on British art from the past century onwards, presenting both established and emerging contemporary artists through rotating exhibitions. Visitors experience how the historic rooms themselves become part of how art is shown and understood.

Visitors should plan to explore both the original house and the modern extension, as they connect to form the complete gallery experience. The building is accessible and fairly compact, making it possible to see most works in a leisurely visit.

The 2006 extension uses a geothermal heating system to reduce energy use while mixing contemporary design with the historic exterior. This approach shows how modern art institutions think about environmental responsibility within their buildings.

Location: Chichester

Inception: 1982

Address: 8-9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 11:00-16:00

Phone: +441243774557

Email: info@pallant.org.uk

Website: https://pallant.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.83510,-0.77780

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48