Hayward Gallery
World-renowned contemporary art gallery known for its adventurous large-scale exhibitions.
Opening Hours
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm
Sat 10am–8pm
Sun 10am–6pm
Closed Mon
Ticket Information
Standard entry £19, kids aged 12–16 £8, kids under 12 free
Discounted tickets available for students, under 30s, Lambeth residents, recipients of Universal or Pension Credit.
Southbank Centre members enter for free! National Art Pass holders gets 25% off.
Contact Info
- Address
- Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, London, UK
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 20 3879 9555
- AccessAble Link
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One of London's most celebrated contemporary art galleries, the Hayward Gallery presents the most innovative and adventurous international art exhibitions, hosting three to four major temporary exhibitions per year.
Since opening in July 1968, this iconic Brutalist building has stood at the forefront of London's contemporary art scene and consistently shows the work of some of the world's most famous artists. In the last 15 years alone, household names such as Anthony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Bridgette Riley and Louise Bourgeois have all presented exhibitions at the Hayward.
In addition to solo shows dedicated to major artists, the Hayward Gallery also presents landmark group exhibitions that focus on key themes and genres, such as the recent hit exhibitions Strange Clay, devoted entirely to contemporary ceramic art, and the weird and wonderful sculptural show When Forms Come Alive.
Hayward Gallery Cafe and Shop
After your visit to the gallery, drop into the Hayward Gallery Cafe for coffee and cake with a view over Waterloo Bridge. As you’d expect, the surroundings are visually appealing too!
The Hayward Gallery Shop is also highly recommended. Shop from a beautiful collection of exclusive artist-designer collaborations, unique ceramics, textiles, prints and jewellery, as well as a brilliant selection of art books.