The Lowry - Salford Quays

LOOKING FOR: Creative / Learning, Museums / Galleries
ADDRESS: Pier 8
Salford Quays
Greater Manchester
POSTCODE: M50 3AZ
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0870 787 5780
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
The Lowry - Salford Quays
Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces.

The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. Opening its door to the best in entertainment and education in the arts, The Lowry aims to give everyone access to new areas of creativity and to embrace its broad community.

The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts (1,730, 466 and 180 seats respectively) presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions.

Movement into and through the building generates an air of theatricality, festivity and anticipation. The layout of The Lowry encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the variety of facilities housed within it, throughout the day and evening. An open ramped route with dramatic views connects the theatre foyers and gallery spaces, forming a public promenade around the building, linking all activities.

A breathtaking new international landmark, The Lowry is a "must see" tourist attraction - not just a venue, but a destination. The Lowry increases opportunities for social interaction within the community and generate a spirit of participation. Above all, it is an exciting and stimulating venue for education, recreation and creativity.

A restaurant, cafes & bars are situated along the southern side of the building, with spectacular waterside views and in fine weather can extend out to quayside terraces overlooking the expansive Manchester Ship Canal.

Admission:
Adult: Free
Child: Free
Please support The Lowry by making a donation when you visit. Your contribution will be used to support the conservation and display of the LS Lowry collection.
Prices apply for theatre shows and some workshops so check ahead!  

Opening Times:
Every day except Christmas Day.
Main Galleries:
Open: Sunday through Friday 11am; Saturday 10am.
Close: Closing times daily 5pm.

Kids love The Lowry's bright orange staircases, sloping blue floors and purple and glass walls but it also has lots of secret corners waiting to be discovered.
Pick up the free Hide and Seek Trail and go on a journey of discovery, or join one of our Family Building Tours on the last Sunday of every month (Free Family Sunday) and Bank Holiday Mondays at 10.30am and 11.30am.
In the Galleries, enjoy art by LS Lowry and others in a changing exhibitions programme. Follow the picture clues on our free Art Detectives Trail to help you explore the exhibitions and don't miss the Meet Mr Lowry 20 minute film.
Family Corner on The Deck is especially for under 5s to draw, read, play and display their works of art.