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Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Peel Park | The Crescent, M5 4WU, England
44 161 778 0800
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4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Art Galleries
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Salford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The Victorian street mock up is really authentic and they put on some wonderful and varied exhibitions well worth a visit More

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burnley
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Enjoyed walking round the cobbled streets looking through old sop windows. Excellent Egyptology mummies etc. More

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Manchester
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This museum is a great family day out. We all loved the Street scene, and my younders son was very impressed with the Lowry paintings. Well worth the trip. More

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Manchester
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Visited this museum and gallery dozens of times over the years and although little has changed its always a cheap and enjoyable place to keep the kids occupied for a few hours with its Victorian Street and interactive galleries. More

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runcorn, cheshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Provides a more intimate setting to view the Arts providing a warmer and pleasant experience.....Great views from theatre cafe and bar. More

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Manchester, UK
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

The gallery is in a nice building, has intestering termorary exhibitions on, that usually have some link to Salford, as well as the permanent 'street' area where kids (and adults) can dress up, it's very interactive if you want, if not, no pressure. They have arts & crafts stuff on for kids at weekends / school holidays, as well as... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

A real eye opener, very interesting display's. Give ya self plenty of time to get around & see all of it's glory. A great day out for all the family of all ages, plenty to see & do. More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

At first sight it doesn't look like there is much to see, but follow the institution-like corridors to the Victorian street and there's a nice surprise. Only a small display but very well done and a thorough delight. The gallery has some lovely works too and we spent a pleasant afternoon taking in the treasures tucked away here. More

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Evanston, Illinois
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

This museum used to house the LS Lowry collection that is now down at the Lowry Museum on the quays. Now, sad to say, there's not much left here and it seems to be used mostly as a teaching museum for children. There is a room of obscure 19th and 18th century sculptures and paintings that is kind of interesting,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011
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Salford may receive a bad reputation for not being the nicest place in the world. But here on the edge of peel park your surrounded by great views of he river and a great and nicely kept park. The museum itself is a very informative place and has lots of exhibits that will be enjoyed by all. With friendly and... More

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