These are all the exhibitions I’ve found that are currently happening in the museums & galleries featured throughout the site. I find that the paid exhibitions in London’s free museums are often much better than the regular displays, so they are worth it!
The descriptions have been summarised with AI - hopefully a reasonably ethical use of it.
A photography exhibition featuring a range of outdoor themes including landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and street scenes, showcasing various styles and techniques.
Japan’s top creators share their visions for a national design museum, presenting personal picks from Jōmon pottery to modern sportswas.
See how ’70s films influenced fashion with costumes by Shirley Russell and retro outfits by Barbara Hulanicki and others.
An exhibition showcasing 60 years of a seminal designer’s work across furniture, games, and installations with archives revealing his research and principles.
Walk through an urban garden made entirely from recycled denim, featuring plants like roses and wisteria, and learn about sustainability in textiles.
This exhibition features sculptures and archival materials that reflect on war, colonialism, and their impact on Iraq and its surroundings.
Trace how Biba transformed from a 1963 mail-order start-up into a quintessential lifestyle label of the ’60s and ’70s, featuring archival clothing, photographs, and films.
View original Care Bears artwork by Elena Kucharik, unique pieces by local artists, and an immersive fan creation. Write on the Good Vibes Wall, too!
Paul Purgas uses local park materials and sound to create an immersive art piece reflecting design, music, and spiritual philosophy from South Asia.
Celebrate 130 years of Tower Bridge with a free display featuring unseen archives, showing its history from inception to iconic status.
Learn how Tropical Modernism, born in 1940s West Africa, became a mark of modernity and identity in post-colonial India and Ghana.
See Henry Moore’s sketches that capture the quiet turmoil of people hiding in London Underground stations during the Blitz, alongside his post-war sculptures.
A summer exhibition examines the gardens of four influential Bloomsbury women, highlighting their personal and designed landscapes across various UK estates.
View the poignant human experiences of war through the lens of Tim Hetherington, featuring a mix of his impactful photography, personal diaries, and multi-screen film.
A British-Nigerian artist presents a new collection of paintings inspired by local life in the Southwark and Bermondsey areas.
See 65 Ukrainian artworks including oil paintings and sketches, capturing a period of vibrant artistic change amidst national upheavals.
Trace the struggle and success of female artists from Tudor times to the First World War, featuring over 150 artworks that redefine traditional gender roles in art.
Immerse yourself in a unique exploration of sound, language, and architecture influenced by the double skin talking drum.
Learn about a group of early 20th-century artists who transformed modern art with their experiments with colour, sound, and light, showcasing pieces from paintings and sculptures to photography.
View a unique collection of Victorian dresses from Marion and Maud Sambourne, showcasing top dressmakers from 1880-1910.
Get insight into the struggles of displaced Ukrainian women through photographs, short films, and recordings documenting their new lives across Europe.
Learn about Ranjit Singh, who unified Punjab and founded the Sikh Empire, influencing the Mughal and British Empires. See weapons, paintings, and jewellery from his era.
Two of David Hockney’s paintings are showcased alongside Piero della Francesca’s ‘The Baptism of Christ’, reflecting influences and admirations throughout Hockney’s career.
An exhibition showcases unseen items and tells stories of historic palace workers, from cooks to seamstresses, who supported royal life.
A new exhibition traces chocolate’s journey from Central America to 18th-century Greenwich, showcasing its role in local culture and sophistication with a recreation of the Tosier Chocolate House.
Uncover the colourful link between dinosaurs and birds through lifelike animatronics, touchable fossils, vibrant graphics, and interactive games.
View over 75 prints by the Yoshida family, tracing two centuries of evolving Japanese printmaking styles, from nostalgic landscapes to modern abstracts.
This exhibition highlights the crucial contributions of women in the RNLI through photos, personal stories, and film, reflecting their dedication and bravery.
An artist presents 24 painted placards created from interviews with Thamesmead residents, documenting their memories and hopes for the future.
See 18th-century English and Dutch fans with Old Testament scenes and 21st-century French ‘Adam and Eve’ fans.
Learn about the Pardner Hand saving scheme used by the Caribbean community in the UK to overcome banking exclusion faced by the Windrush Generation.
A showcase of top global photographers with iconic images in fashion, celebrity, and more, charting the story of recent photography.
Steph Huang merges glasswork, film, and sound in her latest work, reflecting on consumerism’s impact on nature and enriched by a new film on scallop diving.
This exhibition allows you to experience the fascinating world of birds, from interacting with a dawn chorus to comparing the common pigeon to the T. rex.
Learn about Charles Dickens’ boundless fascination with animals, from his own mischievous pets to his depictions of unforgettable animal characters in his novels.
See Leighton’s ‘Flaming June’, back in London after 128 years, with other works showing his artistic influence and development.
An exhibition showcases sculptures, illustrations, and interactive pieces affirming the human body, inspired by 1980s TV and playful medical themes, all woven with vivid humour and personal history.
Lina Iris Viktor’s art links ancient Egypt to modern forms, using sculpture, painting, and photography with elements like bronze and silk.
An immersive journey through vivid memories of Caribbean life and Carnival, celebrating family matriarchs and their cultural legacy with vibrant sound, colour, and texture.
Listen to the hidden underwater sounds of the Thames and learn about the impact of noise pollution on aquatic life.
View a striking photography collection that highlights the lives and struggles of South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ community, capturing moments of intimacy, bravery, and activism.
Celebrate Elizabeth Legh’s legacy and her passion for Handel’s music, featuring a unique collection of his works and personal artifacts.
Learn about the kola nut’s role in West African culture, its use in global products like Coca-Cola, and its ongoing cultural significance.
This exhibition marks Barbie’s 65th anniversary, featuring historic dolls like the 1959 original and 1992’s best-selling Totally Hair Barbie.
A showcase of Naomi Campbell’s iconic fashion career, featuring top designers and photographers, plus a look at her activism and cultural influence.
Walk through interactive light sculptures that change as you move, created using beams of light and mist, showcasing three-dimensional art forms.
Celebrate 60 years of stunning wildlife photography that has advanced scientific understanding of nature. See how photography shapes our knowledge.
See Louise Bourgeois’ 1960s drawings, featuring abstract, colourful shapes that showcase her unique artistic process and ideas.
View a display featuring videos, animations, and art by Ed Atkins. It offers a critical reflection on digital interactions, exploring themes of loss, love, and the human experience through modern technologies.
Explore how digital and contactless payments impact your choices around money, the role of the Bank of England in futureproofing the economy, and the ongoing relevance of cash.
This exhibit showcases the multifaceted artistic contributions of Leigh Bowery, highlighting his impact on fashion, art, and performance, with a focus on his boundary-pushing creations and vibrant legacy.
View immersive artworks that question home, identity, and space through fabric architectures, sculptures, and life-sized replicas of homes from Seoul, New York, and London.
See 50 pieces including a refugee astronaut figure and a scented sculpture in a gallery examining human life changes with health and genetics.
Chris Ofili’s mural at Tate Britain features a compelling tribute to artist Khadija Saye, who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire, and embodies themes of transformation and reflection.
Two contrasting artworks, a 1920s mural and a modern film installation, spark dialogue on interacting with historical art pieces.
An online exhibition featuring Museum staff sharing selected objects that highlight forgotten queer histories and stories from the collection.
See masterpieces from Renaissance to the 20th century, including famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Manet and Van Gogh.
In a unique film project, disabled women artists from Scotland and Mexico use audio-visual media to challenge traditional views and empower disabled women.
Join Joy Labinjo for her book signing, featuring a special price on her latest publication reflecting her unique art and diasporic perspective.
See the beautiful gardens created by top designers and learn how they help charities like WaterAid and the National Autistic Society.
View Van Gogh’s iconic paintings and extraordinary drawings, including his ‘Starry Night over the Rhône’. Witness a transformative artistic period using vibrant colours and textures.
An exhibition showcasing shortlisted contemporary wooden furniture and architectural designs, highlighting timber’s role in enhancing environments.
A major showing will feature new paintings and a large bronze sculpture by Tracey Emin, highlighting her unique and expressive style.
Annual exhibition featuring contemporary marine art, including sailing ships, war scenes, beach views, and working vessels at sea.
See Michael Craig-Martin’s vibrant large-scale paintings of everyday items alongside experimental sculptures and a dramatic digital installation.
A suspended installation featuring a minimal rectangular prism, using magnets and sensors for rhythmic, interactive motion, focuses on the theme of duality.
Geumhyung Jeong’s exhibition features a new installation with sculptures and videos, highlighting her unique use of robotics and her interaction with animatronic figures.
Four artists showcase their latest work, featuring cultural insights, striking portraits, and innovative sculptures, aiming for a prestigious annual award.
An exhibition presenting narratives of riots influenced by injustices towards marginalised groups, featuring a film set and score.
See paintings by Claude Monet featuring stunning views of the Thames, capturing its mysterious light and radiant colours from his 1900s London series.
A free exhibit examines war’s psychological impact, from motivations for conflict to how people cope and adjust in wartime situations.
See nearly 200 new paintings and drawings by Wes Lang, featuring skeletons and mystical beings set against dark and vibrant landscapes.
See a range of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and textiles by Roedean School’s A Level students and alumni, featuring works by Nick Carter and Anabela Chan.
This event features a unique performance inspired by the solitary yet influential lives of medieval Anchoresses, who were integral community figures.
Enjoy 165 wildlife artworks including originals and prints, with sales supporting a wildlife charity celebrating its 40th anniversary.
See realistic Japanese food replicas from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures and learn about the craft’s history and techniques.
Showcasing pieces ranging from painting and sculpture to video art, this exhibition highlights the talent developed under Owen Rowley’s influence.
A showcase of diverse artworks by Mike Kelley, ranging from textile sculptures to multi-media installations, reflecting on societal roles, identity, and memory.
A team-up of artists explores using AI in art, suggesting that making training data can be an artistic endeavor and tech and art can blend to shape culture.
Learn about the National Gallery’s history from a family of 11 who lived there, to a dog staff member, to art safeguarded in a Welsh slate mine during WWII.
Featuring original outfits and rare pieces from over thirty designers like John Galliano, this event showcases the impact of 1980s nightclub culture on fashion and art.
Admire handcrafted ceramics shaped into footed vases, tulipieres, and bowls by Frances Palmer, alongside photos of her garden and floral arrangements.
Experience an innovative live performance where Geumhyung Jeong interacts with her unique animatronic creations through intricate choreography.
Each year, a new artist creates a unique contemporary art piece for the vast space of the Turbine Hall.
This event showcases around 100 female artists who address themes of unity and the creative process, alongside contemporary galleries focusing on women’s work.
Showcase of Wayne Thiebaud’s vibrant paintings of classic American items like diner food and pinball machines, marking his UK debut.
A captivating showcase of Black LGBTQ+ creativity and activism through archives, art, and films. It highlights the enduring impact of these communities in Britain since the 1970s.
See 100 stunning photos showcasing Earth’s wildlife; each captures a story of survival and beauty in diverse environments.
A journey through the creation and evolution of ‘The Hay Wain’, comparing it with works by Morland, Mulready, and Blake, and examining its impact on modern views of the English landscape.
View an array of art inspired by the natural world, featuring pieces from UK and international artists, alongside bursary winners.
Learn about London’s historic vanished gardens, from pleasure grounds to botanical gardens, through insights from landscape architect Dr Todd Longstaffe-Gowan.
A collection of drawings, paintings, photographs, and sketches, plus various design works from childhood to the present, highlight recurring visual themes in distinctive characters and worlds.
