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Exhibitions at The Lowry

There is something for everyone in The Lowry Galleries.

Alongside our lively programme of special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, photography and design, you will always see the work of LS Lowry, one of Britain’s most popular and engaging artists.

 
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Lowry Favourites

The Lowry Galleries show LS Lowry’s work in changing exhibitions. This season there is a new selection of his work from our collection, together with little-known pictures loaned specially to us.
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Developing: Photographs by Mary McCartney

Developing: Photographs by Mary McCartney

Mary McCartney’s photographs have been seen around the world, this new exhibition brings together large-scale images of international artists and performers from Helen Mirren to Morrissey.
Sat
16
March
 
 
Sun
9
June
 
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my-generation

My Generation: The Glory Years of British Rock

Harry Goodwin photographed some of the most iconic pop stars and performances in rock history.
Sat
18
May
 
 
Sun
15
September
 
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Unseen Lowry

Unseen Lowry

A fascinating new exhibition featuring a lively selection of works by LS Lowry, most of which have never been seen in public before.
Sat
22
June
 
 
Sun
29
September
 
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Gallery Information

The Lowry cares for the largest public collection of the artist’s work, and it is shown alongside important loans from private and public lenders around the country in our permanent exhibition, Lowry Favourites.

In addition Meet Mr Lowry, a fascinating subtitled 20 minute film about the artist is shown throughout the day and there are free LS Lowry ten minute talks everyday at 12pm and 2pm.

See What’s On for more details about our current exhibitions and visit Activities for more information about accompanying talks and activities.

If you would like to have an audio described tour of the galleries please book at least 2 weeks in advance by contacting the Box Office on 0843 208 6000.

And don’t forget The Lowry Shop has the largest range of LS Lowry books, postcards, posters and other gifts in the country.

If you are interested in exhibiting at The Lowry, please see our guidelines here.

Free Talks
Talks on LS Lowry
Every day at 12.00 and 2.00 in Lowry Favourites.

What’s in a Picture?
A 15 minute talk, with activities, specially for families.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm in Lowry Favourites.

Gallery Opening hours

Meet Mr Lowry film: shown from 10am daily

Galleries open: Sun – Fri from 11am; Sat from 10am

Galleries close: 5pm daily

Late Night Opening

The Galleries will be open until 7.30pm on the following nights during 2013:

Sat 12 January - One Man, Two Guvnors
Sat 16 February - Hairspray
Fri 15 March - Opera North
Sat 4 May - Abigail’s Party

Special Family Late
Sat 9 March – Horrible Histories
Join us on the deck, for a range of exciting art activities.

Admission is free but donations are always welcome to help us to care for and display works from The Lowry Collection.

Eat and Drink
Stop by the Tower Coffee Shop for a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, soup and sandwiches.

Visitor Quotes

“If you have never been to The Lowry Gallery before, go now, take my car, it’s wonderful”

So You Want T o Be An Artist?
"One of the best exhibitions I’ve ever been to. Clever with the interactive parts too. Our family was delighted …”

Guardian Photography
“Wonderful! Well worth a repeat visit”

“Great for kids … Very family friendly and relaxed. It’s how an exhibition space should be."