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Christ Church, Hartlepool, which is now the Hartlepool Art Gallery
Detail from St. Hilda at Hartlepool by James Clark (Oil Painting)
A close-up from St Hilda at Hartlepool by James Clark, displayed at Hartlepool Art Gallery

The Hartlepool Art Gallery is a cool place to see art in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It's a special gallery that shows off many different kinds of art.

The gallery first opened its doors in 1996. It's located in a beautiful old building called Christ Church in Church Square. This building used to be a church. It was built way back in 1854. A famous architect named Edward Buckton Lamb designed it. The church building has a tall tower that is 100 feet high. Inside the tower, there are six bells that can still be rung today!

What You Can See at the Gallery

The Hartlepool Art Gallery has lots to explore. It often changes its exhibitions. This means you can see new things like crafts, modern art, and amazing photographs. They also have a collection of art that stays there all the time. This is called their permanent collection.

Location and Management

The gallery is easy to find. It's right next to a tourist information centre. It's also very close to the Hartlepool railway station and the main town centre. This makes it simple for visitors to get there. The gallery is managed by the Hartlepool Borough Council. They help make sure it's a great place for everyone to enjoy art.

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