Inevitably overshadowed by its more prestigious neighbours both up and down the road (its Lowry collection has been transferred to the Lowry, this gallery nevertheless has a good selection of Victorian art, including Dollman's striking Famine painting and an exquisite Burne-Jones drawing of a woman's head. The recreated Victorian Street, Lark Hill Place, is crammed with vivid period sights and sounds.
Area North Manchester
Transport Bus 7, 8, 12, 26, 31, 32, 36, 37, 67, 68, 100, or Salford Crescent rail
Telephone 161 778 0800
Open 10am-4.45pm Mon-Fri; 1-5pm Sat, Sun
Admission free
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