Visiting with children

What can families do while the Upper Gallery is closed?

How much does it cost to visit the Gallery?

Is the Gallery family friendly?

We are a family friendly Gallery with exciting exhibitions, artworks and activities for you to explore with your family. Families can participate in free inspiring and creative activities during school holidays developed specifically for you. Our Upper Gallery (re-opening 2024) has wonderful art to discover together, colouring sheets and trails to help you explore. There are stickers too, just ask the volunteer for one!

But don’t just take our word for it, here is what some of our family visitors have to say….

“Lovely art gallery with some fantastic paintings and information surrounding them. Had activities for children during my visit, so I was happily able to enjoy the museum in relative peace” Ace, Google Reviews.

Feedback from family creative activities:

“The kids loved creating their own version of the candlesticks downstairs! Brilliant materials and much to choose from, thank you.”
“We loved the activity today and the range of materials available. The various activities are always well thought out and the whole family enjoy it. We love the Victoria Art Gallery.”
“Wonderful session for little artists. Guided just enough, with freedom to create different pictures.”
“Working as a private nanny I find all these activities perfect for the children I look after. They are able to explore their creativity in a welcoming environment and the leaders in charge are helpful and positive. Lots of resources available for children to use and take the activity to their own level. Highly recommended!”

Are buggies allowed in the Victoria Art Gallery?

What facilities do you have for families?

There is level access to all galleries and facilities via the accessible entrance on Bridge Street, opposite Mallory’s jewellers.

The ground and first floors can be accessed via the ramped entrance on Bridge Street. The push pad button is to the left of the door. Pressing the button will automatically open the door, once pressed, stand well back on the pavement to clear the area as the doors open outward. Please transfer across the Lower Gallery to the front desk to collect a ticket.

There is an accessible toilet on the first floor, next to the lift entrance. This is large enough for a buggy and contains a baby change station. There are also booster steps available for young children.

We welcome breastfeeding on site. In the Upper Gallery there are green chairs you can use or in the Lower Gallery we have folding chairs available, please ask the front desk and they will get you one.

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Is photography allowed?

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We love welcoming families to the Victoria Art Gallery and have lots of free activities for families to take part in during your visit.

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