Heritage Open Day: Discover outstanding art collections and enjoy vibrant temporary exhibitions in this atmospheric gallery. The site and money for the gallery were donated to the city byThomas Ferens, after whom it is named. The architects wereS. N. Cooke and E. C. Davies. It was opened in 1927, restored and extended in 1991 and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. Following its reopening in 2017. visitors can now enjoy Pietro Lorenzetti's stunning panel painting, Christ between Saints Paul and Peter (c.1320).
Visit our 12 Galleries, temporary exhibitions, children’s interactive gallery and café.