Whitworth Gallery in Manchester Wins 2015 Museum of the Year Award
The Whitworth gallery in Manchester secured the 2015 Museum of the Year award, an annual honor presented by the Art Fund. It was chosen from a group of six finalists, following a £15 million renovation that also garnered a 2015 RIBA Award. Stephan Deuchar, who chairs the judging panel and serves as director of the Art Fund, praised the integration of the redesigned building with its adjacent park, noting how the museum, its setting, and the community blend seamlessly. The recognition highlights the gallery's successful transformation and its enhanced connection to the local environment.
Key facts
- The Whitworth gallery in Manchester won the 2015 Museum of the Year award
- The award is given annually by the Art Fund
- The gallery was selected from a shortlist of six institutions
- A £15 million restructuring preceded the award
- The renovation also earned a 2015 RIBA Award
- Stephan Deuchar is the chair of the judges and director of the Art Fund
- Deuchar commented on the relationship between the building and its park
- The integration of museum, locality, and community was highlighted
Entities
Institutions
- Whitworth gallery
- Art Fund
- RIBA
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom