Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Public library and art museum in Huddersfield, England
The Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery occupies a Grade II listed building on Princess Alexandra Walk, housing over 736 artworks and extensive book collections.
Following its inception in 1937, the institution officially opened its doors to the public in 1940 as part of the educational development of West Yorkshire.
The gallery collection includes the significant Francis Bacon painting 'Figure Study II', which marked the first Bacon work to enter a public art gallery in Britain.
Visitors need to contact the venue in advance to view specific artworks, as not all pieces from the collection are simultaneously on display.
The institution maintains a specialized craft collection centered on ceramics produced by Yorkshire potters, complemented by Japanese prints and contemporary British paintings.
Location: Kirklees
Inception: 1937
Official opening: 1940
Elevation above the sea: 85.9702 m
Address: Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU HD1 2SU HD1 2SU
Email: huddersfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
Website: https://kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-and-galleries/huddersfield-art-gallery.aspx
GPS coordinates: 53.64449,-1.78158
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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