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About
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. View our latest ‘What’s On’ guide at:
Admission is free.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Guided tours for groups
Parking
- Parking with charge - The nearest car park is Moorlands House: Moorlands House, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6HQ
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
