Exhibitions

Gifts of love and friendship: Max Beckmann and Marie-Louise von Motesiczky

A collection of Max Beckmann’s prints and drawings, tracing his artistic journey from the 1920s to 1947, is now on display.

Free

Until 26 January 2025

The River

Listen to the hidden underwater sounds of the Thames and learn about the impact of noise pollution on aquatic life.

Free

Until 26 January 2025

Natural History Museum

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Zanele Muholi

This photography showcase highlights over 260 images capturing the lives of South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ communities, revealing moments of intimacy and the impact of social injustice.

£18.00

Until 26 January 2025

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Photography Activism

Tate Britain Commission: Alvaro Barrington: Grace

Experience a vivid installation celebrating identity and belonging through a journey honoring the artist’s family, featuring sounds, colors, and textures inspired by Caribbean homes and Carnival energy.

Free

Until 26 January 2025

Drawn to Blue: Artists’ use of blue paper

See a selection of historic artworks crafted on blue paper, featuring Renaissance to 18th-century pieces, showcasing unique light and dark contrasts.

Included in entry

Until 26 January 2025

Deborah Segun: A Moment To Myself

Deborah Segun’s solo exhibition features artworks exploring the link between the internal self and the natural world through peaceful colours and earthy forms.

Free

Until 2 February 2025

Jack Kabangu: Barndommens Drømme (Childhood Dreams)

Jack Kabangu’s artwork examines the inaccuracy of memory and dream opacity, using a bold, freeform style with a recurring face motif to express deep human emotions.

Free

Until 2 February 2025

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Discover Constable & The Hay Wain

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.

Free

Until 2 February 2025

National Gallery

Classical Art Nature

Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call

Witness a unique artistic take on AI’s impact, integrating advanced technologies with traditional singing methods.

Free

Until 2 February 2025

Serpentine Galleries

Modern Art Technology

The Kola Nut Cannot Be Contained

Learn about the kola nut’s role in West African culture, its use in global products like Coca-Cola, and its ongoing cultural significance.

Free

Until 2 February 2025

Wellcome Collection

IN ATTENDANCE – Paying attention in a fragile world

View artworks from UK and international artists, including paintings, sculptures, and videos, set in a historic chapel.

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Free

Until 9 February 2025

Fitzrovia Chapel

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Hew Locke: what have we here?

Join Hew Locke as he reinterprets British Museum artifacts, reflecting on Britain’s imperial past with both historical objects and new works.

£16.00

Until 9 February 2025

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Activism

Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael

See Italian Renaissance drawings by Michelangelo and Leonardo, showcasing their rivalry and influence on Raphael.

£19.00

Until 16 February 2025

Royal Academy of Arts

Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s food replica culture

View incredibly lifelike Japanese food replicas from all 47 prefectures, showcasing traditional dishes through skilled craftsmanship.

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Free

Until 16 February 2025

Japan House

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Turner Prize 2024

Four British artists showcase their eclectic art, including figurative portraits, cultural narratives, and mixed-media installations.

£14.00

Until 16 February 2025

Medieval Multiplied: A Gothic Ivory and its Reproductions

See a 14th-century Gothic ivory carving alongside its various reproductions, such as photos and 3D prints, showing how different methods reveal or hide aspects of the original.

Included in entry

Until 16 February 2025

Classical Art Technology

Churchill in Cartoons: Satirising a Statesman

This exhibition showcases satirical cartoons featuring Winston Churchill, from his early political days to his tenure as Prime Time Minister. An engaging look at how these images shaped his public perception.

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Free

Until 23 February 2025

Imperial War Museum

Politics

Aut-OOO-Arcadia: Louis Morlæ

See robotic sculptures, videos, and interactive displays envisaging how a future dominated by automation might reshape our lives and redefine work, leisure, and societal roles.

Free

Until 23 February 2025

Somerset House

Modern Art Technology

Lauren Halsey: emajendat

The event showcases vibrant artworks that merge past, present, and future through iconography linked to the African diaspora and queer culture, inspired by the funk music scene.

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Free

Until 23 February 2025

Serpentine Galleries

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A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang

Learn about the ancient oasis of Dunhuang which thrived on the Silk Road, revealing the lives of artists, merchants, and monks from over 1,000 years ago.

£8.00

Until 23 February 2025

British Library

Social History Religion

Silk Roads

Learn about the diverse cultures and histories shaped by the Silk Roads from AD 500 to 1000, featuring objects from across continents.

£22.00

Until 23 February 2025

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Social History Religion

Barbie®: The Exhibition

This exhibition marks Barbie’s 65th anniversary, featuring historic dolls like the 1959 original and 1992’s best-selling Totally Hair Barbie.

£14.38

Until 23 February 2025

Design Museum

Design Fashion

Dressed to Deliver

Learn about the evolution of postal uniforms from Victorian times to today, including their role in expressing identity and cultural diversity.

Included in entry

Until 23 February 2025

Postal Museum

Building Culture in Armenia: The Oshakan Project

See an exhibition featuring key artefacts from a workshop with local and international students in Oshakan. Highlights include a community-drawn map and a detailed survey of a stork nest.

Free

Until 1 March 2025

Architectural Association

Rethinking the British Museum

Five architectural teams showcase their innovative visions for transforming a major London museum’s gallery spaces, focusing on a blend of heritage and modern visitor experiences.

Free

Until 2 March 2025

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Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle

See five exceptional clocks by André-Charles Boulle, showing how 18th-century science influenced baroque design, alongside related artwork.

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Free

Until 2 March 2025

Wallace Collection

Classical Art Science

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

See and learn about the lives of medieval European women through over 140 items including rare manuscripts, an ivory cross, and early artwork.

£17.00

Until 2 March 2025

British Library

Feminism Classical Art

Lost Gardens of London

Uncover the history of London’s vanished gardens, from princely grounds to humble allotments, at this meticulously curated exhibition.

Included in entry

Until 2 March 2025

Garden Museum

Nature Social History

Parmigianino: The Vision of Saint Jerome

See Parmigianino’s ‘The Madonna and Child with Saints’ after a decade, showcasing his Renaissance breakthroughs through original drawings and sketches.

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Free

Until 9 March 2025

National Gallery

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Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London

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.

£12.65

Until 9 March 2025

Fashion & Textile Museum

Fashion Photography

Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit

View works by experimental artist Mike Kelley spanning from the 1970s to 2012, featuring textiles, multi-media installations, and more that resonate with pivotal themes in society and personal identity.

£18.00

Until 9 March 2025

Wes Lang : The Black Paintings

See Wes Lang’s 89 new paintings featuring his skeleton characters, animals, and fantasy beings set against dark or lush backgrounds.

Free

Until 9 March 2025

Newport Street Gallery

Victoria and Albert Museum

Jameel Prize: Moving Images

This event features a mix of films, photos, sounds, and sculptures spotlighting personal and communal identities and histories.

Free

Until 15 March 2025

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Hyundai Commission: Mire Lee: Open Wound

Mire Lee’s installations use silicone and chains to transform a space into a ’living factory’, provoking a mix of emotions from awe to disgust.

Free

Until 16 March 2025

The Windsor Tapestry

A visual history of King Charles III through 98 cartoons by Steve Bell, displayed on a 28-metre long tapestry alongside original artworks.

Included in entry

Until 22 March 2025

Cartoon Museum

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New Contemporaries

This exhibition showcases 35 emerging artists confronting current social realities, with themes like natural world cycles, borders, and the impact of pop culture.

Free

Until 23 March 2025

Institute of Contemporary Arts

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Picasso: printmaker

This exhibition features over 2,400 prints by Pablo Picasso, spanning his early years in Paris to his final days in France, showcasing his innovations in printmaking and personal stories reflected through his art.

£11.00

Until 30 March 2025

Foundling Voices

Learn about five individuals grappling with their identities, uncovering their pasts, and understanding themselves through personal histories.

Included in entry

Until 30 March 2025

Foundling Museum

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NAOMI In Fashion

A showcase of Naomi Campbell’s career, featuring work from top designers and photographers, her activism, and cultural impact.

£18.00

Until 5 April 2025

Victoria and Albert Museum

Fashion

The World of Tim Burton

Get a close look at Tim Burton’s artistic journey, featuring his drawings, paintings, and photographs. This event also showcases his works as an illustrator and author.

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£19.69

Until 21 April 2025

Design Museum

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Versailles: Science and Splendour

Learn how 17th and 18th-century Versailles used science to showcase power, featuring Louis XV’s rhinoceros, a detailed lunar map, and Marie Antoinette’s famous watch.

£12.00

Until 21 April 2025

Science Museum

Science Architecture

Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature

See over 60 landscape oil sketches by Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, painted as he travelled from 1856-1896, including ‘Bay of Cádiz, Moonlight’.

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Included in entry

Until 27 April 2025

Leighton House

War and the Mind

Examine how psychological factors influence warfare by viewing items like a sentimental mitten carried by a WWII airman, and learning about war’s impact on human emotions and behaviours.

Free

Until 27 April 2025

Imperial War Museum

Conflict

Anthony M

Walk among beams of light in a misty room, forming shifting three-dimensional sculptures that change based on your movement.

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£14.00

Until 27 April 2025

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Hard Graft: Work, Health and Rights

Learn how physical work affects health through stories of laborers’ rights and unsafe conditions, featuring over 150 historical items and artworks.

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Free

Until 27 April 2025

Wellcome Collection

Health Activism

The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence

See treasured artworks from Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, showcasing creativity from 1560 to 1660.

£22.00

Until 4 May 2025

Victoria and Albert Museum

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The 80s: Photographing Britain

This exhibition features powerful photographs from the 1980s that highlight social change and activism during the Thatcher era, with work from diverse communities and collectives.

£20.00

Until 5 May 2025

Photography Activism

Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things

Showcasing Elizabeth Legh’s fascination with Handel’s music, featuring items from her distinct collection of music books and instruments.

Included in entry

Until 11 May 2025

Foundling Museum

Music Classical Art

VITAL SIGNS: another world is possible

This exhibition highlights the link between our health and our planet’s through artworks showing how water, air, and soil quality affects us.

Free

Until 17 May 2025

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Nature Science

Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious

A retrospective showcasing over 80 works by Tirzah Garwood, revealing her sophisticated, nuanced approach to art and printmaking.

£20.00

Until 26 May 2025

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Modern Art Design

Light: a colourful history

See a colourful journey into optical science with experiments and historical discoveries at this exhibition, showing how light shapes our lives.

Free

Until 30 May 2025

Royal Society

Science

Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet

See transformative artworks from the 1950s to 1980s, showcasing immersive environments and machine-made pieces innovated through new technology and science.

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£22.00

Until 1 June 2025

Modern Art Technology

Self-Made: Reshaping Identities

An exhibition featuring ceramic works by four artists examining the fluid nature of identity through the transformative properties of clay.

Included in entry

Until 1 June 2025

Foundling Museum

Hello Brain!

Unveil the mysteries of your brain through activities, and let’s feed your curiosity about how neurons influence your perception and actions.

Free

Until 20 June 2025

Francis Crick Institute

Science Health

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

See 100 stunning photos showcasing Earth’s wildlife; each captures a story of survival and beauty in diverse environments.

£18.00

Until 29 June 2025

Natural History Museum

Photography Nature

War rugs: Afghanistan's knotted history

See how Afghan weavers have woven their country’s conflict history into rugs, transforming traditional patterns to include warfare imagery.

Free

Until 29 June 2025

Conflict

ARTISTS FLAG // JOY LABINJO

A new flag by Joy Labinjo features a scene from her painting ‘Joie de Vivre’, capturing a moment of joy and leisure in Southwark Park, celebrating local community life.

Free

Until 1 July 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

ARTISTS FLAG // PAUL PURGAS

Paul Purgas celebrates design and music from post-independence India, inspired by a historic tape archive of the nation’s first electronic music studio.

Free

Until 1 July 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

Modern Art Music

Nature in Focus

Celebrate 60 years of stunning wildlife photography that has advanced scientific understanding of nature. See how photography shapes our knowledge.

Free

Until 19 July 2025

Natural History Museum

Photography Science

The Future of Money

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.

Free

Until 1 September 2025

Bank of England Museum

Economics Technology

Out of Context

This exhibition uses illustrations, photos, and AI to question how Western audiences understand and value non-Western art.

Free

Until 1 November 2025

Horniman Museum

George Dance the Younger – a bicentennial celebration

Honouring George Dance the Younger, this event highlights his architectural legacy and influence on John Soane.

Free

Until 31 December 2025

Sir John Soane's Museum

Architectural Association

Natural History Pop-up

See how humans have crafted instruments from nature and drawn musical inspiration from animals like songbirds.

Free

Until 1 June 2026

Horniman Museum

Nature

Distillation of Architecture: 家具

Japanese architects challenge conventional furniture design by blending architectural elements and traditional techniques to create adaptable, compact pieces.

Free

Until 7 March 2025

Architecture Design

Everest through the lens

A look back at early 20th-century Everest expeditions, including mapping and photography, led by two influential clubs.

Free

Until 18 March 2025

Royal Geographical Society

Photography Social History

Pastel Society | Annual Exhibition 2025

View a captivating display of works in pastel, pencil, charcoal, and more by established and new artists, showcasing varied styles and themes.

£6.00

Begins 22 January 2025

SOIL

This event highlights the vital role of soil in planetary health with artworks and artefacts showcasing its diverse ecosystem and importance.

£18.50

Begins 23 January 2025

Somerset House

Nature Modern Art

Good Eye Projects

Six artists get free studio space to create, receive professional critiques, visit galleries, and show their work at the end of their residency.

Free

Begins 24 January 2025

Helios in the Painted Hall

A new seven-metre celestial artwork highlights the stunning Baroque detail of the Painted Hall, creating an awe-inspiring visual experience.

£16.50

Begins 25 January 2025

Old Royal Naval College

Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism

An exhibition highlighting Brazilian Modernism through the works of key figures like Anita Malfatti and Tarsila do Amaral, showcasing the blend of local identities and landscapes.

£25.50

Begins 28 January 2025

Royal Academy of Arts

Abbas Zahedi: Begin Again

Attend a session where ecological grief is collectively processed through discussions with artists and thinkers, set within a sound-focused installation that emphasizes renewal and connection.

Free

Begins 29 January 2025

Nature Modern Art

Gathering Ground

This exhibition merges art with themes of environmental and social justice, showcasing artists who focus on Indigenous knowledge and ecological issues.

Free

Begins 29 January 2025

Modern Art Activism

Ruth Murray: Byron’s Pond

Ruth Murray’s paintings show how tiny gardens in city spaces can touch hearts and minds, inspired by local plants and a historic bathing spot.

Included in entry

Begins 29 January 2025

Garden Museum

Open Furniture Month 2025: Treasures Unlocked

See six remarkable pieces with hidden compartments, lavish interiors, and intriguing histories from secret communications to altered pasts.

Free

Begins 1 February 2025

Wallace Collection

Dickens in Doughty Street: 100 Years of the Charles Dickens Museum

Celebrate 100 years of history with original manuscripts, letters, and rare editions once owned by Charles Dickens, plus insights into his personal life.

Included in entry

Begins 5 February 2025

Charles Dickens Museum

Literature

Theaster Gates, Bermondsey (2025)

Theaster Gates showcases artworks inspired by Malcolm X in a major solo exhibition in London.

Free

Begins 7 February 2025

White Cube

Linder: Danger Came Smiling

The exhibition showcases Linder’s work from 1970s punk photomontages to new digital pieces, analyzing shifting attitudes toward lifestyles, sex, and fashion through photography and sculpture.

£19.00

Begins 11 February 2025

Hayward Gallery

Photography Modern Art

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

This art event presents two decades of Mickalene Thomas’s large-scale paintings of Black women and innovative collage techniques, adorned with vivid patterns and rhinestones, celebrating glamour and comfort.

£19.00

Begins 11 February 2025

Hayward Gallery

Modern Art Feminism

FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE

Behold how flowers influence art, fashion, and culture through over 500 artworks including installations and photographs, highlighting their role as metaphors in human expression.

£12.00

Begins 12 February 2025

Soane and Modernism: Make It New

See how Sir John Soane influenced modern architecture, comparing his designs with those from icons like Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Free

Begins 12 February 2025

Sir John Soane's Museum

Architecture Modern Art

Henri Michaux: The Mescaline Drawings

See the captivating ‘Mescaline Drawings’ by Henri Michaux, artistic expressions formed after his 1955 psychedelic experiments.

Included in entry

Begins 12 February 2025

FLOWERS LATES 2025

On certain Fridays this spring, craft Valentine’s cards inspired by May Morris, explore art installations, enjoy fashion, and participate in creative workshops.

£6.00

Begins 14 February 2025

PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood

See Bethan Laura Wood’s vibrant designs across furniture, ceramics, textiles, and lighting, showcasing her unique use of colour and detail.

Free

Begins 14 February 2025

Design Museum

The Robot Zoo

See life-sized robotic animals made from machine parts showing how they see and hunt, try interactive exhibitions like squid racing and shooting a ’tongue-gun.'

£28.60

Begins 14 February 2025

Horniman Museum

Nature Technology

Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection

See masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and more, including pre-Impressionists like Goya, in a showcase of top European art.

Included in entry

Begins 14 February 2025

Putting Our Heads Together: Mental Health Research with & For Young People

Young people and experts come together to showcase their part in mental health research through presentations and interactive displays.

Free

21 February 2025 14:30

Health Activism

VITAL COMMUNITIES

Join a panel discussion on how local initiatives in Lambeth and Southwark can combat the climate crisis through citizen engagement and sustainable practices.

Free

25 February 2025 18:30

Activism Politics

RISO Print Week

Make your own gallery guide using RISO, a combo of screen printing and photocopying that’s kind to the planet. Each print is unique, so yours will be one of a kind!

Free

Begins 26 February 2025

Royal Society of British Artists | Annual Exhibition 2025

Top UK artists display their work, competing for major awards. Includes a talk by recent scholarship recipient.

£6.00

Begins 26 February 2025

Modern Art Classical Art

Leigh Bowery!

Experience the vibrant impact of Leigh Bowery, an audacious artist who transformed 1980s club culture with his bold fashion and performances.

£18.00

Begins 27 February 2025

Fashion Modern Art

With Graphic Intent

See a collection of German and Austrian modernist works on paper, featuring drawings and prints by artists like Kandinsky and Klee.

Included in entry

Begins 1 March 2025

Gary Bunt: Marrows, Spuds & Onions

View a fresh collection of paintings inspired by fond memories of family and wisdom from old sayings.

Free

Begins 4 March 2025

Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300 ‒1350

Experience the dynamic art of 14th-century Siena with over a hundred exhibits, showcasing paintings, gilded glass, and ivory works from artists like Duccio and Simone Martini.

£20.00

Begins 8 March 2025

National Gallery

Society of Graphic Fine Art | 104th Annual Open Exhibition

View over 300 original artworks including drawings and prints in both colour and monochrome. Members will also demonstrate their techniques.

Free

Begins 10 March 2025

The Missing Act: An Exhibition by Max Gimson

A showcase by Max Gimson featuring art influenced by Derbyshire’s people, culture, heritage, and landscapes.

Free

Begins 10 March 2025

The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests

See how Japanese carpenters use local woods and advanced tools to build structures that withstand various climates.

Free

12 March 2025

Japan House

Dress Codes

See royal garments worn by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, alongside modern designs by young talents, showing fashion’s evolving influence.

Included in entry

Begins 13 March 2025

Kensington Palace

Fashion

Players: All the World's a Stage

An art exhibition features portraits of theatre professionals like actors, directors, and playwrights, celebrating the rich interplay between art and theatre.

Free

Begins 18 March 2025

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See stunning photos of stars, galaxies, and celestial bodies from talented global photographers.

Free

National Maritime Museum

Photography Science

Being Human

Examine human identity and health through 50 artworks that touch on genetics, minds & bodies, and our environmental concerns.

Free

Wellcome Collection

Health Science

Chocolate House Greenwich

Learn about chocolate’s journey from Central America to becoming a symbol of sophistication in 18th-century London, and its role in shaping Greenwich society.

£3.00

Old Royal Naval College

Commission: Chris Ofili: Requiem

Chris Ofili’s mural is a vivid dream-inspired tribute, centred around a poignant image of artist Khadija Saye, reflecting themes of transformation and memory.

Free