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Barbican Centre
Silk Street
The City EC2Y 8DS
+44 (0) 20 7382 7105
www.barbican.org.uk

Barbican Art Gallery

Last updated April 3rd, 2023

Barbican Centre
Silk Street
The City EC2Y 8DS

Barbican Art Gallery offers a wide variety of exhibitions all year round, several of which are free to enter. They also host music and theatre performances. Please check for details regarding admission fees for entry into some exhibitions.

Opening Times

Note: Owing to temporary closures the times below may not accurately reflect current opening hours.

MON
10:00 - 18:00
TUE
10:00 - 18:00
WED
10:00 - 18:00
THU
10:00 - 20:00
FRI
10:00 - 20:00
SAT
10:00 - 18:00
SUN
10:00 - 18:00

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