The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is named after Sir Alfred Herbert, a local industrialist who founded Alfred Herbert Limited, at one time the world's largest machine toolmaking company.
The Herbert's diverse collection is displayed across a number of themed galleries that feature not only important exhibits but also a range of interactive displays.
Lady Godiva is one of the most famous people from Coventry's history.
This gallery shows how Godiva's legacy has survived to the present and looks at the historical Godiva. The gallery displays objects from the many Godiva processions that have taken place in Coventry over the years and features works from our art collection inspired by the Godiva story.
History Gallery:
Focusing on three important periods from Coventry's past - the medieval, the Victorian and the modern.
Coventry has played a pivotal role in British history, from the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century and the city's industrial transformation in late Victorian times, to its rebirth from the ashes of the Second World War, including its post war economic boom.
This gallery explores three of these periods in detail and shows how each played a major role in shaping the city we see today.
Medieval Coventry
The first part of the History Gallery looks at life in late medieval Coventry from 1450 to 1509. In many ways this was a golden age for the city as Coventry was the largest city in the Midlands and one of the most important in England. It was a thriving commercial centre with a population of around 10000 merchants, craftspeople, monks and labourers.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday
10am - 4.00pm
Sunday
12pm - 4.00pm
The Herbert is located in the cultural heart of the city, next to Coventry Cathedral.
The Herbert Café is operated by Acacia Catering, our innovative catering partner.
The Café is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Sunday.
By Road
To Coventry inner ring-road, turn off at Junction 3 or 5 and follow the brown signs for Museum. There are several Pay & Display car parks available within walking distance. For directions using sat-nav or route planners use the postcode CV1 5QP. Alternatively a park and ride service for the city centre is operated from War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road in the south of the City and from Austin Drive, Courthouse Green in the north.
By Rail
To Coventry station then a 10 - 15 minute walk into the city centre. Buses and taxis are also available from the railway station.
By Bus
Most buses terminate at Pool Meadow bus station in the city centre. The Museum is approximately 5 minutes walk away.
By Canal
Coventry Canal Basin is located just outside the city centre. There is a footbridge over the inner ring-road and the Herbert is 10 - 15 minutes walk away through the city centre.
By Air
Coventry and Birmingham International Airports are within easy travelling distance with connections by rail from Birmingham International station direct to Coventry.
By Bicycle
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is close to the National Cycle Network. To find the nearest cycling and walking route view the Sustrans map for the area.
Address:
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Jordan Well,
Coventry,
CV1 5QP