Located in the cultural heart of Coventry city centre, next to the historic Cathedral, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is an ideal place to visit to learn more about the history of Coventry and immerse yourself in some art and culture. Winner of the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2010, the Herbert offers a great day out for all the family. A world of discovery awaits you in our award-winning interactive galleries. The eight permanent galleries are the perfect place to spend an hour, an afternoon or a day, whether you’re a first time visitor to Coventry, or returning again and again. Discover what it was really like to live, work and play in Coventry 50, 150 and 500 years ago, wander through dazzling multi-sensory interactive displays and investigate the natural world in the Elements gallery. Understand the city's wartime experiences and the links forged with other cities out of the shared experience of war. Find out how Coventry’s role in peace and reconciliation continues today. Explore the wide range of traditional and contemporary art exhibitions from prestigious national museums and galleries such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Whether you want a memento to help you remember your visit, or an imaginative present for a friend, the Herbert shop is the perfect place to look. Packed with original jewellery, inventive toys and curios, beautiful crafts, unique fossils, art books, fair trade products and original artworks by local makers, you're sure to find the gift you need. Make your day complete by sampling one of the delicious snacks or hot lunches available in our café. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink, or linger with a tea or coffee and a tempting slice of cake. For information on FREE family events, exhibitions, talks and activities or to join our mailing list visit www.theherbert.org