The Fry Art Gallery displays a unique collection of paintings, prints, books and ceramics showing the artistic heritage of north west Essex, featuring Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious, Michael Rothenstein, John Aldridge, Michael Ayrton, Grayson Perry and others, continuing to the present day, who have made a significant contribution to British Art. Changing exhibitions and events programme.
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This year, while building works are carried out at the main gallery, the exhibitions will be held at The Fry Art Gallery Too, situated adjacent to the main gates of Saffron Walden Museum. The exhibitions for 2021 are: Lithographic Fever: ‘Britain’s Mid-Century Print Boom’ and A Singular Obsession – celebrating the centenary of Michael Ayrton.
Opening details
The Gallery is open for 2023 from Sunday 2nd April to Sunday 29th October.
Admission is free.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2pm – 5pm
Wednesday: 2pm – 5pm
Thursday: 2pm – 5pm
Friday: 2pm – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 2pm – 5pm
2023 exhibitions include ‘Art & Design’ which will include many of the highlights of collection, together with ‘Interwoven Lives: Marianne Straub, Great Bardfield and Friends’
Facilities
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Gift shop
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
- Accepts groups
- Children welcome
- Guided tours for groups (out of hours only, by pre-arrangement)
- Free WIFI
Prices
Free entry
Small charge for parties out of normal opening hours.
