Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry

Name: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Address: Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 24 7623 7521

#4 among attractions in Coventry

Museum, Top attraction, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1960 (64 years ago)Visitors per year: 1 mil.Coordinates: 52°24'26"N, 1°30'22"W

Address

Jordan WellNorth West Coventry (St. Michael's)Coventry CV1 5QP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 24 7623 7521

Website

Social media

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Coventry

Day trips

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coventry Cathedral, Butts Park Arena, St Michael's Victory over the Devil, SkyDome Arena.

~410 ftNW
Church, Architecture
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
2 min walk • Coventry Cathedral stands as a poignant emblem of resilience in the heart of Coventry, England. Officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Michael, this architectural marvel tells a tale of destruction and rebirth, making it a must-visit for any tourist seeking...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Butts Park Arena, Coventry
22 min walk • Butts Park Arena is a versatile stadium situated in the vibrant city of Coventry, England. Known primarily as the home ground of the Coventry Rugby Football Club, this venue has become a focal point for sports enthusiasts and visitors to the city alike.
~410 ftNW
Monuments and statues
St Michael's Victory over the Devil, Coventry
2 min walk • St Michael's Victory over the Devil is a 1958 bronze sculpture by Jacob Epstein, displayed on the south end of the east wall outside of the new Coventry Cathedral, above the steps leading up from Priory Street to the cathedral's entrance and beside the stained glass of John Piper's bowed baptistry window.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
SkyDome Arena, Coventry
14 min walk • The Coventry Skydome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England.
~1010 ftW
Monuments and statues
Lady Godiva Statue, Coventry
5 min walk • Self Sacrifice, better known as the Lady Godiva statue is an equestrian statue of Lady Godiva in Broadgate, Coventry. The statue is bronze, on a plinth of Portland stone.
~750 ftNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
4 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England in Coventry City Centre, West Midlands, England. Above the chancel arch is an impressive Doom wall-painting.
~1580 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry
8 min walk • Coventry Transport Museum is a transport museum, located in Coventry city centre, England. It houses the largest collection of British-made road transport held in public ownership.
~390 ftW
City hall
Council House, Coventry
2 min walk • The Council House, Coventry is a Tudor Revival style civic building which acts as the meeting place of Coventry City Council and was built in the early 20th century. It is a Grade II-listed building.
~280 ftNW
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Drapers' Hall, Coventry
2 min walk • Drapers' Hall is a historic building in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry built in 1832 by the Drapers' Company, a large trading guild in Coventry. The present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.
~900 ftE
Street
Gosford Street, Coventry
5 min walk • Gosford Street is one of Coventry's most historic streets, located on the edge of the city centre, just beyond the inner ring road. Far Gosford Street is one of the few streets in Coventry that survived modernization, dilapidation and the Blitz.
~1060 ftSE
Monastery
Whitefriars, Coventry
6 min walk • The buildings known as Whitefriars are the surviving fragments of a Carmelite friary founded in 1342 in Coventry, England. All that remains are the eastern cloister walk, a postern gateway in Much Park Street and the foundations of the friary church. It was initially home to a friary until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum open?

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Herbert Art Gallery and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Coventry Archives, Coventry (1 min walk), Herbert Media, Coventry (1 min walk), Drapers' Hall, Coventry (2 min walk), Council House, Coventry (2 min walk).

How to get to Herbert Art Gallery and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herbert Art Gallery and Museum:

Bus

Es1 • Lines: 11, 12X, 24, 25, 25A, 41, U12, X30 (2 min walk)
Mp1 • Lines: 12X, 24, 25, 25A, 41, U12 (2 min walk)

Train

Coventry (15 min walk)