Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

The perfect place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.

Our permanent galleries range from the Visual Arts to Social and Industrial History, Archaeology and Natural History – there is something for every visitor.

Gain a fresh perspective on the legend of Lady Godiva, discover your ancestors’ history in the Coventry Archives, and explore Coventry's history from the 1500s onwards. All of this is just a stone’s throw away from Coventry Cathedral.

Our experienced team of award winning professionals deliver innovative and immersive learning experiences for all

The Museum’s educational programme offers a wide variety of Keys Stage 1 – 4 sessions and programmes linked to the skills, knowledge and critical thinking required in a range of subject matters.

Enjoy high quality tutor-led sessions in art, social history and literacy, and an outreach programme that promotes interactivity and inspires imagination through object handling.

The Herbert is also home to Coventry Archives, the city’s destination for historical documents, photographs, maps and archival materials.

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