On the hunt for the best art galleries in Yorkshire? You’ve come to the right place!
Yorkshire has a thriving art scene. It’s home to a whole host of art galleries, all waiting to be explored. Ramble through acres of countryside, wander around a Grade II-listed building, and gaze on the work of Henry Moore or famous pop-artist Andy Warhol. Next time you fancy a culture injection, come back to this list and find a new place to visit. And if that’s not enough culture for you, you can work your way through the best museums in Yorkshire too!
Leeds Art Gallery
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Leeds Art Gallery is a gem in the crown of the Leeds’ art scene. It has one of the best collections of 20th-century art outside of London, all housed in beautiful Grade II-listed building.
You can see the works of famous Yorkshire artists like Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Edward Wadsworth, alongside contemporary art exhibitions and a stunning mural by Lothar Götz that leads you from the ground floor to the upper galleries. They also have an impressive collection of sculptures, curated by the Henry Moore Institute.
Where? Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free, with a £5 suggested donation.
Find out more: museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Cartwright Hall
Cartwright Hall is one of Yorkshire’s leading art galleries, and it shows. They have four permanent exhibition rooms, housing the highlights of 19th and 20th-century British art.
You can dip your toe into the world of printing with the works of legendary Walter Sickert or visit modern master Andy Warhol. It doesn’t stop there, though – they also showcase international works, with an array of contemporary South Asian art. The Hall is nestled in Lister Park, so you have perfect opportunity to roam the grounds once you’re done inside.
Where? Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free. (Booking is required during the duration of the Turner Prize 2025.)
Find out more: bradfordmuseums.org/cartwright-hall-art-gallery
Salts Mill
Salts Mill really has it all. Step in and explore a grand former mill, home to galleries, a diner and even shopping outlets.
There are two galleries for you to choose from, the first being the 1853 Gallery – a complete and total ode to David Hockney. Get lost in this permanent exhibition and delve deep into the Bradford native’s works. When you’re done here, head to the second floor and pop your head into the Saltaire Exhibit. Get ready to become an expert on Saltaire’s history from 1853 to modern day!
Where? Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3HU.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free.
Find out more: saltsmill.org.uk
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the best open-air art gallery in the UK. You’ll find it set within 500 acres of countryside, which is now adorned with over 100 sculptures and installations for you to explore.
The park features contemporary works from Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, as well as a whole host of rotating exhibitions. Take a journey through the rolling hills and dense woodland as you discover your new favourite piece of art – you might even come across grazing cows and sheep along the way.
Where? Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG.
How much? Standard admission is £9.50 (without donation), £7 for young people (19-25 years) and those in full-time education, and under 18s go free.
Find out more: ysp.org.uk
Graves Gallery
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Graves Gallery is a great place to discover art in Yorkshire. Nestled above the Central Library in Sheffield, they offer a permanent collection of British and European art in the form of sculpture, photography, paintings, video and more.
You can inspect permanent installations from esteemed artists like Grayson Perry and Keith Piper, or visit their regularly changing exhibitions to discover new pieces. What a treat to find eight galleries hosting four centuries of art, all in one place.
Where? Graves Gallery, Surrey Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1XZ.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free, with a £5 recommended donation.
Find out more: sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/graves-gallery
The Hepworth
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Wander over the River Calder via the footbridge and venture into the stunning Hepworth gallery. It’s huge and has over 5,000 items on display, spread across six galleries, but they also keep things fresh with rotating exhibitions.
Make sure you check out the Hepworth Family Gift, where you can see rare original plasters worked on by Barbara Hepworth herself. Once you’ve taken in all the art you can muster, step outside to wander the beautifully landscaped gallery gardens.
Where? The Hepworth, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5JQ.
How much? Standard admission costs £13, £11 for full-time students, and under 18s and Wakefield residents go free.
Find out more: hepworthwakefield.org
Henry Moore Institute
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The Henry Moore Institute is one the largest sculpture galleries in Europe. Dedicated to Yorkshire-born artist Henry Moore, it’s home to an array of contemporary pieces spanning three galleries, with an ever-changing programme.
They’ve even featured award-winning international artists such as Jiro Takamatsu, Paloma Virgo Weisz and Lucia Nogueria. Combine this with their extensive research gallery and curated archive of sculpture pieces, and you have one of the most interesting art galleries in Yorkshire.
Where? Henry Moore Institute, 74 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AH.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free.
Find out more: henry-moore.org
York Art Gallery
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Occupying a beautiful 19th-century building, York Art Gallery sits in the heart of the city centre. An unmissable attraction, the gallery has seven main exhibition spaces for you to explore, with works of art spanning over six centuries.
Feast your eyes upon a 14th-century Italian church altarpiece one minute, and a masterpiece by 20th-century icon LS Lowry the next. York Art Gallery also has one of the largest collections of British Studio Ceramics in the UK, which you can visit in the Centre of Ceramic Art.
Where? York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EW.
How much? Admission costs £8.50 for adults, £7.65 for young people (17-24 years) and students, £5.10 for children (5-16 years), and under 5s go free.
Find out more: yorkartgallery.org.uk
Millennium Gallery
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Millennium Gallery has it all. As well as hosting a changing exhibition programme which showcases national and international artists, they also boast an impressive metalwork collection.
You can see the cutlery and tableware that made the city the steel-making capital of the world, with over over 800 items on display. A trip to their Ruskin Collection is a must – with art, illustrated manuscripts and more, the collection, which was established in the 1800s, shows how writer John Ruskin inspired the people of Sheffield.
Where? Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2PP.
How much? Admission to the gallery is free.
Find out more: sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/millennium-gallery
