Splendours of the Sikh Raj: Arms and Armour
22 November 2025 – 29 November 2026
For over 300 years, the Sikhs have been known for their strong sense of justice, bravery and martial skills. This exhibition of exquisitely crafted historic arms and armour tells stories of faith and identity in the multicultural melting pot of the Sikh kingdoms.
This exhibition is part of the project Taking Stock, which has reviewed and researched under-used collections in collaboration with local residents and communities to give them new purpose.
We would like to thank Amarjit Singh and Gurtek Singh for their expertise which have supported the development of this exhibition, and the wider Sikh community in Manchester for supporting the events programme accompanying this exhibition.
Caption: Image: Casket with painted image of Ranjit Singh and other famous figures from the Indian subcontinent circa 1850, Northern India. John Edward Yates bequest, 1934
Further information
- Opening times: open 10am–5pm, Wednesday–Sunday
- Location Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL
- How to get there: By Metrolink – St Peter’s Square or Market Street stations are the nearest Metrolink stations-both are on the Altrincham and Eccles lines; By Bus – Nearest bus stops are in Piccadilly Gardens or on Princess Street; By Train – to Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria stations – take the Metrolink from Victoria or Piccadilly (Altrincham or Eccles direction) to Market Street or St Peter’s Square; By Car – parking is available at the NCP car parks on Chepstow Street, Faulkner Street or Sackville Street – all are within five minutes of the gallery
- Further information 0161 235 8888
