Art / NEAR MANCHESTER

Lowry galleries, Salford Quays

See LS Lowry’s work and changing exhibitions in the arts centre beside the water at Salford Quays. The paintings offer a different way into the region’s urban stories. Make the gallery your daytime destination, with a waterfront pause if the weather suits.

Lowry and the illuminated footbridge at Salford Quays photographed at night — Photo: Martin Sylvester from Nottingham, UK

Before you go

Gallery hours are shorter than the building’s theatre opening. Check the exhibition listings and any timed booking before travelling; a show ticket is a separate commitment.

The practical details

Where to find it: Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ. This is in Salford, outside Manchester city centre.
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Galleries are free, with donations welcomed. Follow each exhibition’s booking instructions; paid theatre tickets do not replace checking daytime gallery availability.
Access and getting around: Lowry describes step-free entry, lifts and accessible toilets. Read its access information for exhibition and performance support; the tram-to-venue walk remains outdoors.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Check current family exhibitions and relaxed sessions for the date and age range. Do not assume every gallery installation suits a child who finds sound or immersive displays difficult.

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

Make it part of your day

Allow 90 minutes–2 hours, plus travel 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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