Millais Gallery

The Millais Gallery is one of Southampton's free main art galleries and offers a lively and accessible programme of mainly contemporary art. The Millais Gallery is part of Southampton Solent University, in Southampton's city centre. It is a public art gallery, committed to the exhibition of contemporary visual arts that address issues of relevance to culturally diverse communities.

Its dynamic programme of exhibitions and events complements the work of Southampton Solent's University's staff and students in art, design and media, theory practice and cultural histories.

The Millais Gallery was opened in June 1996 to coinside with an exhibition to mark the centenary of John Everett Millais's death in August 1896, organised in association with Southampton City Art Gallery. Exhibitions at the Millais Gallery typically focus on the work of young artists, designers, makers and curators; are of particular interest to the local and regional community; provide opportunities for students for the University's art, design, media practise and theory courses to show their work and work in the gallery; or are reserch -based exhibitions which may incorporate material of local significance. The exhibitions are all designed to capture a diversity of approach, and are aimed at promoting enjoyment and understanding.

Opening Times

Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

The Millais Gallery is situated in the John Everett Millais Building on Southampton Solent University's main campus on East Park Terrace, which is very close to the town centre. Public car parks are "Salisbury Road" and "Grosvenor Square". The University's car parks maybe used from 3.45pm weekdays and all day on Saturday.

Public Transport Directions

A 10 minute walk from Southampton Central Station. First buses 6, 6A and the City Loop stop outside gallery.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Disabled Parking
• Disabled persons toilet
• No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
• Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

• Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

• Off-road parking
• Railway station within walking distance

Catering

• Cafe

Establishment Features

• Groups by arrangement
• Guided tours

Tours and Demonstrations

• Guided Tours Available for Groups