*Booking essential*
Turner Contemporary is an internationally-renowned Gallery showing contemporary and historical art.
In a striking building designed by award-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield, Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities.
Since opening, the Gallery has exhibited the work of countless international artists, including Turner Prize nominees and winners Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Jeremy Deller, Grayson Perry, Yinka Shonibare, and Paula Rego.
A café, shop, and outdoor terrace are available for visitors to enjoy during Gallery opening hours.
With stunning views over Margate Sands and free entry to all exhibitions, Turner Contemporary makes great art accessible to all. Visit today to be inspired.
Turner Contemporary’s world-class learning programme includes educational activities, events and projects using hands-on exploration and philosophical enquiry. The gallery welcomes hundreds of school children and groups every week. Call 01843 233000 to find out more about visiting and how we can help you get the most from your visit.
Free Highlight Tour - Join one of Turner Contemporary’s engagement assistants for a free highlight tour to discover the stories behind the art. Meet in the main foyer space on the ground floor. Check website to find out what exhibitions are currently on. Daily (Summer hours: Tuesday-Sunday plus bank holidays) at 2.30pm Free entry
Art Rebels Family Workshops - Find your creative side with Turner Contemporary’s fun family workshops linked to the current exhibition at the gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, plus Bank Holidays 1-4pm. Check listings for extra workshops during holidays and half terms. Free entry
Access Information
All spaces in the Gallery, café and shop are fully accessible to wheelchair users, with level floors throughout, and a large lift to the first floor.
There is a ramp to the main entrance and café, and an internal lift to upper floor galleries. The Gallery has accessible toilets. There are 2 wheelchairs available for visitor use and there are also 2 Portable Hearing Loops kept at the information desk and shop (can be used on free exhibition tours and around the Gallery.) These can be booked in advance for talks and screenings.
The main spaces of the Gallery are upstairs, but can be accessed by a lift. During some exhibitions, video booths are installed, and every effort is made to ensure these are fully accessible; inside the booths, there may be strobe effects, loud noises or darkness.
There are 7 accessible (Blue Badge) parking bays directly outside.
FREE ENTRY, but booking a slot to visit may be required
Address
Turner Contemporary
Rendezvous Margate CT9 1HG
Margate
Kent
CT9 1HG
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Tuesday-Sunday 10am until 5pm, from Tuesday 5th April 2022- Sunday 30th October 2022. *Gallery will be closed for maintenance and exhibition de-install from 20th - 23rd June. It will reopen with a restricted programme during exhibition changeover until 9th July.**
