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djalice

I've posted this before but it is still missing from the list.

The Wallace Collection is a beautiful museum of 18thC French paintings, Furniture and porcelain. Housed in the lovely Hertford House, it is a little oasis of calm and tranquility just a stones throw from busy Oxford Street, behind Selfridges. It is one of my favourite places places in London.

The Wallace Collection
Hertford House
Manchester Square
London W1U 3BN

wallacecollection.org

mymatemymart

There is a small but interesting Art Gallery in Sleaford, Lincolnshire which was set up to showcase the work of Lincolnshire Artists. Its remit is to champion local art and displays art from individual artists and art groups, both professional and non-professional. Entry is absolutely free with no obligation to purchase. Details as follows:

Carre Gallery
29 Carre Street
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7TR
website: www dot carregallery.co.uk
blog: carregallery.wordpress.com

Kind regards and keep up the excellent work.

nascargal

Hi

I work in the learning and access dept at Glasgow Musuems and entry to all 8 museums are free. Info can be found on them all at the Glasgow museums website www dot glasgowmuseums dot com (cant post links yet!)

I am organising a free open day with lots of fun events at Scotland Street School Museum where the school comes to life for the day, there is one session that is fee paying (got to pay the actress!) and further info can be found at the website above

Caz

Paisley_Museum

Paisley Museum
High Street, Paisley
0141 889 3151

Discover a wealth of treasure at Paisley Museum. Visit the unique Paisley Shawl collection or the stunning art galleries. Explore the exciting displays of local history, archeology and ceramics. Or enjoy a tour of Coats Observatory, a unique attraction housing astronomical equipment and displays.

Current temporary exhibitions include Alexander Stoddart - The Paisley Sculptor, 10 Sept to 16 Jan. A selection of Stoddart's finest works including paintings from the Paisley Art Collections that inspired him in his youth.

What On Earth?, 24 Sept to 16 Jan. A bio-diversity exhibition highlighting a number of environmental issues whilst providing an insight into the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

£Free admission

ajbisgr8

Peterborough museum is free (voluntary donations if you feen philanthropic)

ianmartin

The Pound arts centre in Corsham, Wiltshire (SN13 9HX) has a free gallery with exhibitions of artwork all year round.

The arts centre's free Crafty Saturdays are popular and fun with all the family - make creative havoc in the gallery space. All materials supplied.

The arts centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Crafty Saturdays are held from 11.30am to 2.30pm on the following dates:

Saturday 16 October
Saturday 20 November
Saturday 11 December
Saturday 15 January
Saturday 12 February
Saturday 12 March

Ring The Pound's box office on 01249 701628 for more details.

Freddiebear_2

The Lewis Elton Gallery is a wonderful little gallery situated at the heart of the University of Surrey campus. It hosts a dynamic range of exhibitions by professional artists or arts organisations. Warning - it isn't easy to find and parking can be a problem on weekdays but it is worth the effort. You could combine your visit with a free lunchtime concert on Wednesdays or look out for other free talks and arts events. I suggest that you visit the University of Surrey website for more details and for directions. Sorry, posting rules prohibit providing the link.

Lewis Elton Gallery, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH.
Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm,
Weekends and evenings by prior appointment (allow at least 2 days notice).
Tel: 01483 682167 / 689167


Current exhibition until Thurs 21 Oct - StoryWorld - Travel With Your Mind. Original illustrations on loan from Illustrationcupboard, London.

Next exhibition Tue 26 Oct - Thur 11 Nov. Africa's Heartbeat, Batiks by Ola Adewole, Photographs and Illustrations by Marilyn Mason, Sculptures by Ronnie Dongo and other Zimbabwean artists.

SoloSailor

http://www.transport-museum.com/default.aspx

Was free for all,the last time I visited. Has Thrust SSC Jet car there.
Very good musuem......
Still says free on there website.

themanwhocan

In Manchester

Chinese Arts Centre
chinese-arts-centre.org

Castlefield Gallery
castlefieldgallery.co.uk

Cornerhouse
cornerhouse.org

The_Reverend_John

The_Reverend_John wrote: »

My home town of Bideford, Devon has the Burton Art Gallery and Museum
(not allowed to post link as I am a new user! - it's on Google)
It is totally free and has a continually changing programme of exhibitions, museum and is currently working on opening a ceramics gallery. It also has a craft gallery where you can buy excellent works, a cafe and also houses the Bideford Tourist Information Centre to boot.
Open Mon to Sat 10 - 4 & Sun 11 - 4.
Well worth a look.

Disappointed to see that this hasn't been added to the list.