The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery

The Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery will be closed from 4pm on Christmas Eve until 2nd January.

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

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