Art and local collections / CHELTENHAM

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

The Wilson gives central Cheltenham an indoor pause between its Regency streets and green spaces. Choose from the exhibitions actually open on your date, spend time with a few works rather than rushing the building, or use the family Play Café. Its collection galleries are changing, so this is a visit to plan from the current programme rather than an old list of permanent displays.

The Wilson’s museum frontage and neighbouring buildings on Clarence Street — Photo: Roger Davies

Before you go

The Arts and Crafts gallery is closed. Check the current exhibition programme before travelling for a particular collection.

The practical details

Where to find it: Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT, beside the library.
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: General admission is free with donations encouraged; some exhibitions and events charge. The current visit page lists Tuesday–Sunday opening and Monday closure. The Arts and Crafts gallery has been closed since June 2026; check reopening announcements separately from other new gallery projects.
Access and getting around: A lift serves all floors, with accessible toilets on the first and second floors and a wheelchair available to borrow on request. Assistance dogs are welcome. Contact the museum about access to the particular exhibition you want to see.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: The Play Café includes reading space and a LEGO wall, and the museum offers family trails and activities. Choose a short gallery session around these facilities; ticketed workshops have their own age and booking details.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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