Pallant House Gallery
The Gallery of Modern Art in the South, Pallant House Gallery is a unique combination of a Queen Anne townhouse & a contemporary building holding one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the world.
The architects of the new building are Long & Kentish Architects in association with Colin St John Wilson.
An extensive exhibition programme includes international touring exhibitions and print room shows as well as changing displays from the collection. Themed guided tours are available as well as talks and events and workshops for adults, children and families throughout the year.
Facilities include an art reference library, a studio for workshops, conservation & artists in residence, a designated room for showing works on paper and a courtyard garden by the award winning Christopher Bradley-Hole.
The bookshop specialises in titles on Modern British Art and includes new, out-of-date and remaindered books. A range of artists' books, postcards and catalogues, stationary and artists' multiples and prints is also available including work by Peter Blake, Paul Catherall, Langlands and Bell and Susie MacMurray.
'The Pallant Restaurant' is a stylish restaurant offering morning coffee, lunches, afternoon teas and is available to hire for evening events.
Museum of the Year, Gulbenkian Prize for museums and galleries 2007
RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Award 2007
Sussex Heritage Award 2007
Commended, Museums and Heritage Award 2007 for Permanent Collections
Commended, Museums and Heritage Award 2007 for Learning Programme (Partners in Art)
Best Design for Accessibility, DisabledGo Awards 2007
Overall winner, West Sussex County Council Design and Sustainablity 2007
Building of the Year 2007, Brick Development Agency Awards 2007
Best Public Building 2007, Brick Development Agency Awards 2007
Best Landscape Project 2007, Brick Development Agency Awards 2007
Certificate of Excellence, South and South East in Bloom Awards 2007
ADAPT trust for excellence in Access 2006
Civic Trust Award 2007.
Opening Times
| 2012 - Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 |
| Child | £2.30 |
| Concession | £4.00 |
| Family | £17.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012 - Tourism South East Award -
Access for All Tourism Highly Commended 2008 - Tourism South East Award -
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Business Tourism Award Highly Commended 2008
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Chichester
