The Mercer Art Gallery
📍 31 Swan Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SA, UK
About The Mercer Art Gallery
The Mercer Art Gallery, nestled in the elegant spa town of Harrogate, offers a vibrant cultural experience for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Renowned for its diverse collection, it showcases a wide variety of artistic styles and periods, making it a true gem. With an excellent Google rating of 4.4/5 stars, it's highly regarded by those who have explored its engaging exhibits.
Visitors can enjoy an ever-changing programme of exhibitions alongside its permanent collection, which often includes works by local and national artists. The gallery is celebrated for its well-presented displays and welcoming atmosphere, with staff frequently praised for their helpfulness. Entry is free, and there is a gift shop offering a selection of unique products, providing a perfect way to take a piece of the art home. The gallery also occasionally hosts activities, adding to the visitor experience.
Visiting Information
The Mercer Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on Mondays. The gallery is committed to being accessible to all visitors, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
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📍 31 Swan Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SA, UK
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Showing 5 of 242 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
What a beautiful building to exhibit Liz West's H.A.P.P.Y exhibition. As you enter through the gorgeous doors and past the foyer, the Promenade Room invites you to immerse yourself in the main exhibit Our Colour Perception. Against the backdrop of Cherry Seraph's Sunlight in A Major, you feel immediately welcomed into a warm, colourful and thought provoking space. The Happy Lab behind the exhibit is wonderful for children and teens. The artwork was delightful and the gallery space is beautiful. Entry free (donations welcome), plenty of loos, a baby changing area and a water station.
This is a great place to visit with a huge variation of artists and styles. Entry is free and there is a donation box. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in The staff were very welcoming and helpful and there is a gift shop with a good range of products.
A little gem in Harrogate, we visited this gallery when there was an exhibit by an artist who focused on famous folk and their dogs. Wonderful! I cannot imagine anything better. Well presented, lots of other things to see and some activities as well.
Small but pleasant gallery some artworks for sale. Free entry.
Friendly welcome from staff. Sorry not to be able to see the permanent collection, but the New Light exhibition is full of exciting contemporary artists.