The gallery is housed in an Italian Renaissance-style building designed by Edward Taylor and completed in 1879. The collections on view include pictures by Parmigianino and Bellotto, Lely and Reynolds, Frith and Boudin, Lowry and Nash and nudes by Etty. An outstanding collection of 20th-century studio pottery is also on view with fine examples from Staite Murray, Leach and Hamada. Free to York residents, children under five, and Friends of York Art Gallery.
Worksheets are available and guided tours can be provided.
A leaflet outlining activities and resources provided by the gallery is available.