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
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.
Read more on the project by visiting Leek Levelling Up Fund
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 Nicholson Museum is currently closed for refurbishment works.
Telephone: 01538 395530
Email: tourism@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Follow Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism on Facebook
Follow Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism on X
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.
Share this page
