10 Art Galleries in Leicestershire That You Shouldn't Miss

Leicester's premier contemporary art and craft gallery here you will find something to contemplate for your art collection. Find us in the indie shopping area at the heart of the city less than 100 meters from the Richard III Visitor Centre in the Old Town Area.

Thanks to cutting edge virtual projection you'll become a part of the spectacular, incomparable universe of Vincent Van Gogh. You'll discover the life of the artist in a new way: his time at the convent and in Arles, the secrets from the letters he wrote to his brother and much more. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360 degree experience of one of the greatest geniuses of the last century.

Newarke Houses Museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House and tells the story of contemporary Leicester and the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment. The museum displays include a cinema experience, a collection of toys from Tudor to present day and a play area for children to try various games. Find out more about Leicester's famous son Daniel Lambert and visit a 1950s street scene inspired by Wharf Street that includes the Jolly Angler public house, a grocer and a pawnbroker, with sounds and conversations from the times. Discover more about the story of Leicester at War. Through personal stories find out about the home front and the history of the Regiment, including a recreation of a First World War trench with sound and lighting. Through oral histories, archive film, computer interactives and collections discover the histories of Newarke Houses, the surrounding historic area and contemporary Leicester.

Phoenix is a friendly independent cinema and art centre based in Leicester's vibrant cultural quarter - a haven for world cinema, independent movies, film festivals, digital art and short courses. The Phoenix Cafe Bar serves home-cooked food using local produce, and has a specially selected choice of regional ales and wines from around the world. The Cube gallery shows exciting digital art exhibitions. Phoenix is a charity - publicly funded to bring great film and art to all.

The University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre prides itself on being accessible and inclusive. We want everyone to feel welcome and get involved in what we do. We are a pioneering arts centre designed to include everyone. With over 20 years of experience, our programme offers courses and workshops, contemporary art, performance and live art, theatre and comedy, live music and jazz, dance, activities for children and families, and more. We are proud to champion emerging talent and disability-led performance companies, supporting those starting their careers. Our outstanding access and inclusive work has been recognised, through multiple awards and grants from Arts Council England, BBC Children in Need, Leicester Shire Promotions and Visit England. Our audience has grown to over 100,000 people over the last year.

Eight Church Square stocks an eclectic mix of unusual and beautiful items, including antiques, vintage, and vintage-inspired homeware. Upstairs there is an art space displaying the work of local and emerging artists.

Oberon Gallery brings to you a distinct selection of original paintings, limited edition prints, and sculptures. We represent award-winning artists from around the globe including Leigh Lambert, Andrei Protsouk, Alison Johnson, Amy Louise, Dale Bowen, Chris DeRubeis, Ben Jeffery, Kimberley Harris, Timmy Mallett, Jean Picton, Edward Waite, Leanne Christie and many more.