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Chester’s museums and galleries are magnificent

Take your pick from our choice of all the top museums and galleries in Chester below or discover your absolute favourites by clicking ‘Find My Perfect Exhibitions’ to filter by your additional personal preferences.  

Taking time to wander around the museums in Chester and take in the art galleries in Chester is such a relaxing and inspiring thing to do and when it comes to browsing the art and design galleries of the city there is a fantastic selection especially down Watergate Street from the highly contemporary to traditional styles – this city has it all.

Chester is such a unique city that even walking through it’s cobbled streets surrounded by the walls of an ancient Roman fortress can feel like stepping into a living breathing museum and the actual museums take you deeper into that incredible history along with many other wonderful and diverse exhibitions throughout the year. 

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Best museums and galleries in Chester

Art galleries in Chester 

Chester is well known for it’s array of art galleries especially along Watergate Street where you can meander in and out immersing yourself in the diversity o the different pieces on offer and perhaps even take away a beautiful piece of art to adorn your home and remind you of your visit to Chester

Exhibitions in Chester 

Enjoy the marvellous exhibitions on display as you make your way around Chester 

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