The Galleries

Relax amidst the splendour of our Victorian Gallery and admire the paintings, decorative art and fine art. The gallery is hung to replicate the galleries of the Victorian era, packed with paintings, sculpture and objects from the museum collection.

All of our oil paintings can be viewed online on the BBC Your Paintings website.

Find out more about the history of the Victorian Gallery →

Holding the largest collection in the UK, the exhibition showcases some of the best pieces. Find out more about the company and what you can see in the exhibition.

Launched in 2013, By Hand was established to showcase the work of talented local designer-makers. The ground floor shop area features work by selected craftspeople and includes jewellery, ceramics and textiles. Works are available to purchase and take away on the day.

Our first floor By Hand print and card shop showcases work by local independent makers. Works are affordable, high-quality and contemporary.

With work refreshed every six months, there is a changing range of items available from a selection of makers.

If you are a local designer, or know someone who would be interested in selling their work through By Hand you can complete an application form below. Artists are selected on a six-monthly basis.

1Contact details

2Work details

3Proposed work uploads & other info

Name *

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Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Phone *

Email *

Website / URL

Social Media handles i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Artist name / Group / Society etc *

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What is the main discipline of the work? *

Primary media / materials used *

Estimated number of works *

What are the retail prices? *

Dimensions of work *

Please use this space to tell us more about your work, i.e. themes, content, inspiration, any special installation requirements *

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Please include up to 12 images of the proposed work, *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 12 files.

Please include an up-to-date artist statement

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Please include a CV with details of exhibitions, work, training and education if available

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