Where is the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum?
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is at Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP. The main entrance is near Priory Street and Bayley Lane.
In brief
The Herbert is an Art Gallery & Museum in the City of Coventry. It first opened in 1960. It had a major refurbishment in 2008. As of 2023, the museum is host to Dippy the dinosaur for three years starting in February 2023.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum - details
The Herbert, as it is also known, is an art gallery, museum, history centre, with a shop and cafe. Admission was free.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown
The gallery is host to touring exhibitions. From 'Exposted The Body in Art from Durer to Freud' in 2014 to 'Dippy in Coventry' in 2023 (will be there for three years).
The Herbert, Coventry (April 2014). Photography by Elliott Brown
Dippy in Coventry
Remember when Dippy from the Natural History Museum, London came to Gas Hall at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in 2018? Well he is back in the West Midlands. This time at The Herbert for three years starting from late February 2023. Book online to see him in person.
Dippy at The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
Other exhibits
Stand Up for your Rights - trade union strikes in Coventry.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
The Specials and Coventry City FC memorabilia.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
Yellow and red i tapestry.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
Healthcare for All - The NHS.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
Yellow room with swings.
The Herbert, Coventry (February 2023). Photography by Jack Babington
Contact details
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well
Coventry
CV1 5QP
02476 237521
ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk
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