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Scarborough Art Gallery
Set in the stunning Crescent Gardens, Scarborough Art Gallery is an Italianate villa built in the 1840s. See paintings from the permanent collection, including John Atkinson Grimshaw, Henrietta Rae and Matthew Smith.
About Scarborough Art Gallery
Scarborough Art Gallery houses the borough’s permanent collection of fine art, which has grown through gifts, bequests and purchases since its beginnings in 1947, reflecting the vibrant mix of the community and its cultural heritage.
The gallery, originally called Crescent House, was built as a family home in the late 1840s by local solicitor John Uppleby and has had a fascinating history. This Grade II* Italianate villa is one of the finest buildings in Scarborough, set in the beautiful Crescent Gardens in the centre of town.
As well as the permanent collection, the Art Gallery hosts regular temporary exhibitions, giving us an opportunity to show some of the fine collections we hold, and to display work by local, national and internationally renowned artists, as well as interesting touring work from around the UK. Visitors typically spend up to 1 hour in the gallery but some stay for longer. (Last entry 30 minutes before closing). Please see access information directly on the Scarborough Museums and Galleries website.
Admission Prices:
£5 Annual Pass - admission to both Scarborough Art Gallery and the Rotunda Museum
Free - Under 18s and registered carers.
Opening hours
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Monday
Closed
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Tuesday
10:00 - 16:30
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Wednesday
10:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
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Friday
10:00 - 17:00
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Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
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Sunday
Closed
Frequently asked questions
- Do you have a lift?
Unfortunately not, due to the historic nature of the building. Woodend Gallery and the Rotunda are accessible. The nearest Accessible toilet is located at Woodend Gallery.
- Do you have a café?
The gallery does not have a cafe but our venue next door, Woodend, does have a café open until 3pm Monday to Saturday.
- How do I get to the Rotunda from here?
There are two easy routes to the Rotunda from the gallery, both 5 or 10 minutes walk from here.
- What if I want to view a particular painting that you have in your collection, but it’s not on display?
Much of our permanent collection is in storage as we have far more works than we have wall space. If there is a particular piece you are interested in viewing, we can give you the details of our collections team and they may be able to arrange for a viewing on some future visit.
- How often do you change exhibitions?
The temporary exhibitions are changed 2-3 times a year and the permanent collection is also rotated. Please see the website for upcoming exhibitions.
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