The Upper Gallery Reopens - Just in Time for Our 125th Birthday!

Following an extensive conservation project, the Upper Gallery at Victoria Art Gallery has reopened just in time for our 125th anniversary. We’re thrilled to welcome you back to our beautifully restored Upper Gallery – free to enter and brimming with some of the finest works in our collection.

Explore The Upper Gallery

Discover Iconic Artworks in a Fresh Light

Step into the transformed Upper Gallery and experience a renewed space filled with light, colour, and stories. Reunite with masterworks by Thomas Gainsborough, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Klee, and Grayson Perry.

See our much-loved portrait of Henry VIII after Holbein, now expertly conserved and returned to pride of place.

Conserving the Upper Gallery

This conservation project focused on repairing the historic roof and ceiling of our Grade II* listed building. The Upper Gallery was closed while essential works were carried out, representing a major investment by Bath & North East Somerset Council in one of the city’s most important cultural spaces.

Our collection was carefully stored during the project, and has now been thoughtfully rehung – including new additions on public display for the first time.

Visiting with Children

The Modelling Room

Explore The Modelling Room – our brand-new learning and engagement studio that will host creative activities and community events throughout the year.

The Art Explorers Area

Little artists and curious minds can enjoy our new Art Explorers family area, designed to encourage discovery and play in the gallery setting.

Art explorer baskets for families to take around while looking at the art
Dressing up
New colouring sheets
Arty toys
A rug with lovely natural baskets for play things.
Trails for exploring the collection

This has been made possible with a grant from local arts bodies funded by the Art Fund, Arts Council and Museum Development South West.

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The Upper Gallery Reopens - Just in Time for Our 125th Birthday!

Following an extensive conservation project, the Upper Gallery at Victoria Art Gallery has reopened just in time for our 125th anniversary. We’re thrilled to welcome you back to our beautifully restored Upper Gallery – free to enter and brimming with some of the finest works in our collection.

Explore The Upper Gallery

Discover Iconic Artworks in a Fresh Light

Conserving the Upper Gallery

Visiting with Children

Explore Bath's world heritage

Explore Bath's world heritage

Other things to do in Bath

The Upper Gallery Reopens - Just in Time for Our 125th Birthday!

Following an extensive conservation project, the Upper Gallery at Victoria Art Gallery has reopened just in time for our 125th anniversary. We’re thrilled to welcome you back to our beautifully restored Upper Gallery – free to enter and brimming with some of the finest works in our collection.

Explore The Upper Gallery

Visiting with Children

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