* Current Opening Times: Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm *
* Exhibition Change-over: The Gallery, shop and café will be closed from Monday 27th January - Thursday 6th February *
The Clore Learning Studio, Sunley Gallery, shop and café will reopen on Friday 7th February
New Exhibition: Resistance, from 22nd February - 1st June
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.
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.
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 shop and outdoor terrace are available for visitors to enjoy during Gallery opening hours. The Gallery is also available for venue hire.
Cafe: Louie On Sea is open 10am-5pm, Wednesday – Sunday plus Bank Holidays, serving brunch, lunches, cakes and cocktails using seasonal and locally-sourced menu choices.
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 or click here to find out more about educational group visits and how Turner Contemporary can help you to get the most out of them.
Free Family Highlight Tours: Free tours for families every Saturday at 11.30am in the Sunley Gallery, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Explore as a family with a free Tour, designed especially with young families in mind, and packed full of exciting activities to get you engaging with the artwork in new ways. All ages are welcome, but most suited to families with children aged 12 years and under.
Free Exhibition Highlight Tours: Free tours every Friday at 11.30am in the Sunley Gallery, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Discover hidden gems from our current exhibition, by joining one of the Engagement Assistants for a guided tour. Learn interesting facts, insights, and stories behind the artworks from the current exhibition.
Nearby parking available behind the RNLI Lifeboat Station - 1hr £1.75, 2hrs £3.50, 3hrs £5.25, 4hrs £7.55, 15hrs £9.30
Access Information
The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with an outdoor ramp and lift serving both floors.
Wheelchairs are available for visitors. Please contact gallery ahead of your visit if you would like to book one. Portable stools are also available. Please ask a member of staff upon arrival if you would like to use one.
Large print text, magnifying sheets and audio versions of exhibition text are available. Ask a member of staff for more information.
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome in the gallery.
For more Accessibility visit information, click here
For access support please contact gallery ahead of your visit: access@turnercontemporary.org | 01843 233025 (operated daily 10am – 5pm)
Address
Turner Contemporary
Rendezvous
Margate
Kent
CT9 1HG
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Winter Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm plus bank holidays Summer Opening Hours from w/c 7 April 2025: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm plus bank holidays
