About Leamington Spa Art Gallery
Browse fine art displays at this elegant gallery housed in the historic Royal Pump Rooms, complete with café refreshments and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
What's nearby
- Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre next door
- Royal Pump Rooms next door
- Jephson Gardens next door
- Pump Room Gardens next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Interesting to see and visit. It has free admission, so you really can’t complain. The reconstruction of the spa as it once looked was nicely done and told a good story. There are few objects or historical artifacts on display from that period. The section about Leamington Spa (the town itself) that follows is somewhat messy and poorly organized. There is no clear route, so you jump from the 19th century to the 13th, then back to the present, and then to the Romans. At the time of my visit, the top floor was largely closed due to leaks. It felt a bit disorganized overall. It is a shame that there was nothing more to read about or see of the library, which used to be the swimming pool, or how it was reflected in the design. A minor downside was that the restaurant was very crowded—too crowded—and the staff did not seem to notice or assist me, even though I had been waiting for a while. They came across as rushed and reactive. I’ll attribute this to the heat and busy conditions that day. It did not otherwise affect my visit. The museum is definitely still worth visiting if you are in the town, but keep in mind that you will easily spend 2–3 hours there.
· via Google
I visited on a weekday. There was an art exhibition by West Midlands artists. A video showed how the sculpture of the unknown refugee in Jephson Gardens came to be. The Turkish baths were interesting if not a little creepy: a shower that sprays needle-like jets of water at you before and after therapy. 😬 The area on the development of Leamington as a spa town was interesting. There was a section on Dr Jephson and his philosophy of therapy...drink the water, walk, drink the water, walk, repeat daily. I appreciate that the museum is free to enter and that you can combine a visit to the museum with a visit to the Jephson Gardens opposite. The area is walkable.
· via Google
Not the most stunning collection, but it’s free and worth visiting for the Pump Rooms architecture. Shame that the ceiling of the old swimming pool has been obscured.
· via Google
Superbly restored building free entry, local artists display & preserved original Spa which was a fascinating piece of history
· via Google
Visitors say this art gallery offers a diverse range of contemporary art displays and historical artifacts, and they appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff. They also highlight the complementary facilities, like the cafe and gift shop, which add to the overall visit.
Some reviews mention the exhibitions can be small.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Leamington Library Royal Pump Rooms Parade, Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (551 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Leamington Spa