Turner Contemporary
Art · Margate · Margate Main Sands
Current Show
Bridget Riley
Turner Contemporary presents 'Learning to See', conceived in close collaboration with the artist — a major survey of Riley's career exploring the development of her distinctive op art vision. Free entry, donations welcome.
Free entry
The Clore Learning Studio transformed into a cabinet of curiosities full of inspiration and surprises designed to make drawing fun for all ages. Free entry, donations welcome.
Free entry
J.M.W. Turner
JMW Turner's oil sketch 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate' on display as part of a year-long festival celebrating 250 years since the artist's birth. Free entry, donations welcome.
Free entry
Antony Gormley
One of a series of one hundred solid cast-iron figures by Antony Gormley, exploring the experience of being human. A permanent outdoor commission overlooking Margate's seafront.
Free entry
Curator Review
“Contemporary art gallery right on the coast in Margate. Mostly hosts a single exhibition with huge names and really high quality work. If you don't like the artist there's still a number of things to see.”
“Gift shop is really fantastic.”