The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery
The Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery aims to provide a diverse program of exhibitions and events that will appeal to the whole family
The library will remain open until 4pm on 10 May. A temporary library will open in Moorlands House from 27 May.
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 once the work is complete.
Read more on this project by visiting Leek Levelling Up Fund
Investing in the Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery
We're investing in the museum and art gallery as part of the Regenerating Leek programme funded by the Government and we need your help to shape its future.
Our plans for the museum include:
- redesigning the museum displays to better tell the stories of the objects and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
- rethinking our activities and events to better engage with our community, and the library on the floor below.
Help shape the future of the museum and art gallery by completing the survey below.
Deadline for submissions is Friday 28 February 2025.
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Nicholson Institute, a spectacular grade II* Listed building. Built in 1884 as a library, museum and art gallery it is still used for that purpose today.
The Museum collects and displays items relating to the history of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The collection includes paintings, textiles, ceramics and items representing everyday life. The work of the Leek Embroidery Society is featured, as are silk moths gifted by local textile manufacturer Thomas Wardle who worked closely with William Morris on his many visits to Leek, and even a taxidermy wallaby, once part of a small number that escaped from a private zoo and made their home nearby in the Peak District!
The Art Gallery hosts a vibrant annual programme of temporary exhibitions with a broad range of themes providing something for everyone.
Visiting and contact details
The museum and art gallery are located on the first floor of the Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek ST13 6DW. Accessible by stairs and lift.
Opening hours are 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Admission is free.
Telephone: 01538 395530
Email: tourism@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
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For information and help when visiting the Moorlands please visit www.enjoystaffordshire.com
You can also contact the team direct via email tourism@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Follow the Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism Facebook page for the latest tourist information from around the Moorlands.
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