Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery has marked its 125th anniversary with the grand reopening of its Upper Gallery, following extensive conservation work to preserve the Grade II-listed building.
The gallery, which houses Bath & North East Somerset Council’s public art collection — including works by Paul Klee and Grayson Perry — has unveiled the refreshed space as part of a broader celebration of its legacy and future.
Calling it a “milestone moment,” Robert Campbell, BANES Head of Culture and Heritage, said the reopening reflects a commitment to both preservation and progress. “We are honouring its important past while investing in its future,” he noted, adding, “We’re thrilled to welcome the public back to this much-loved cultural space.”
Alongside the conservation work, the gallery also launched The Modelling Room, its first dedicated learning and engagement studio, designed for schools and community use. The initiative was made possible with the help of supporters and an individual donor.
Currently on view in the restored Upper Gallery is First Impressions: Printers’ Proofs of Works by Great 20th Century Artists, which runs through 6 July.
Entry to the Victoria Art Gallery is free, with additional benefits for local residents holding a Discovery Card.
