Name: Barbican Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Barbican Art Gallery

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, UK

1-99 Years

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The Barbican Art Gallery is a leading UK visual arts venue in London, part of the brutalist Barbican Centre opened in 1982. It hosts major temporary exhibitions spanning art, architecture, design, fashion, and photography, often focusing on international figures.

It is renowned for high-profile retrospectives (e.g., Basquiat, Krasner). Experience free installations, commissions and events. From tours to exhibitions, there's something free for all in our public spaces.

Prices starts from £4 (£1.50 cinema screenings, Gallery and Pit theatre). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Spring at the Barbican: Sun 1 Feb—Sun 31 May 2026. As we look forward to spring, we spotlight ideas of land, lineage and the handing down of artistic traditions. Colombian women artists and musicians draw inspiration from the rich traditions and history of their country, with the first UK retrospective of painter Beatriz González and a large-scale outdoor commission from Delcy Morelos later in the spring.
Exhibitions: Beatriz González. 25 Feb – 10 May. The first UK retrospective of the iconic Colombian artist, whose bold work explores the power and impact of the images we encounter every day.
Music: Ice and Fire. 18 Feb - 21 Mar. A season of music and film inspired by Iceland. Expect dark, cinematic soundscapes, volcanic drama and glacial beauty from an island erupting with talent and creativity.
Cinema: The Old Ways. 22 Mar – 16 May. A selection of documentaries celebrating craft traditions from around the world - from foraging for plants for natural dyes; making ceremonial candles in Mexico; quilting in Alabama; and a rare Romanian mushroom craft.
Theatre: Scene Change: 20 Jan – 12 Apr. A season of transformative performances and gatherings in unexpected places, featuring world-renowned companies.
Young Creatives: Young Barbican Takeover Festival 2026, Sun 29 Mar. Live music, workshops, a makers market and more curated for and by London's emerging creatives.

Facilities

Parking: You can pay to park on site – find out more about times, charges and booking a space in advance.
Food & Drinks: We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Toilets: Gender neutral toilets are located by Cinema 1 and The Pit theatre on Level -2. These toilets are marked as gender neutral for use by both those who don’t identify with a binary gender and those who do.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Online & Phone: £4 (£1.50 cinema screenings, Gallery and Pit theatre)

Pricing URL: https://www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/general-info/box-office-ticketing-information

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday to Friday: 8am–11pm.
Saturday and Sunday: 9am–11pm.
Bank Holidays: 10.30am–11pm.

Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, UK

Post Code: EC2Y 8DS

Council: City of London

County: Greater London

Bike: Cycle racks are available at the entrance to Car Park 5 and exit to Car Park 3, which are accessible from inside the Beech Street tunnel. There are also additional bike racks on Silk Street and Golden Lane.
Train: Liverpool Street: 11 min walk. Farringdon: 8 min walk.
Bus: The bus route that stops closest to the main Centre is the 153, alight at the Silk Street stop. The 4 and 56 also stop at Barbican tube station.
Parking: You can pay to park on site – find out more about times, charges and booking a space in advance.