Free Art Events in London

PORTALS: Worlds Made to Explore

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Victoria and Albert Museum

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PORTALS: Worlds Made to Explore is a free two-day digital showcase at the V&A South Kensington (Apr 25–26, 2026). This immersive experience blends art, design and technology, inviting visitors to step into alternate realms and explore new worlds inside the museum.

Cherry Blossom Project

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 · All day

Garden Museum

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Explore the Cherry Blossom Project at the Garden Museum, running April 28 to May 21, 2026. This free, indoor exhibition celebrates cherry blossoms with garden-inspired installations and seasonal displays, set in a historic London venue.

Open-Themed Art Class

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 14:00

City and Guilds Building, Imperial College London

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Open-Themed Art Class at Imperial College London's Roderic Hill Building invites participants to explore a rotating art theme through hands-on projects. A friendly, instructor-led workshop blending technique with creative exploration in a university setting.

A scenic walk through European landscapes: Online tour

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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From MATERIAL Gallery, an online tour offers a scenic walk through European landscapes, where virtual rooms host contemporary works and invite Members and Friends to a luminous, borderless gallery stroll.

Picture Description Talks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Join a guided exploration of the Dulwich Picture Gallery's Collection designed for blind and visually impaired visitors. This accessible description talk invites attendees to experience paintings through detailed descriptions, audio cues, and sensory storytelling in the gallery spaces.

Art Futures: The Value of Culture

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

Whitechapel Gallery

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Join Whitechapel Gallery for Art Futures: The Value of Culture, a thought-provoking discussion on how contemporary art reframes culture's value, with curators and artists exploring the future of art in society.

Curators' Introduction: Zurbarán

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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MATERIAL Gallery in London hosts Curators' Introduction: Zurbaran—a crisp preview day for the show, with curators guiding walkthroughs and members mingling amid Spanish Baroque masterpieces.

Community Healing Art Workshop

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 11:00

William Morris Gallery

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Experience a free community art workshop at the William Morris Gallery centered on self-expression, emotional healing, and personal empowerment through art, music, and meditation. A welcoming creative space with guided activities and shared reflection led by facilitators.

Sunday Sessions: Botanical Collage Exhibition

Sun, 3 May 2026 · All day

Garden Museum

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Discover botanical collage artistry at the Garden Museum in a free Sunday Sessions exhibition. This hands-on workshop and gallery viewing blends nature-inspired art in a charming indoor setting.

St Francis of Assisi

Wed, 6 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Explore St Francis of Assisi at the National Gallery with a guided tour for Members. Delve into the artwork through expert commentary in a historic London gallery, offering an intimate view of a celebrated piece within the Members' Exhibition.

BA Creative Arts & Humanities Final Year Project Show (May 6-8, 2026)

Wed, 6 May 2026 · All day

University College London (UCL)

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A multi-disciplinary showcase of final-year work from BA Creative Arts and Humanities at University College London. Over May 6–8, 2026, students present projects across art forms in a campus exhibition setting at UCL, inviting peers, staff, and the public to explore student creativity.

Medical Humanities Exhibition 3

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

South Kensington

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A thoughtful exhibition exploring the intersection of medicine and human experience, hosted at Imperial College London's South Kensington Campus. Part of the Medical Humanities series, showcasing artifacts, scholarly work, and interdisciplinary projects that illuminate how culture, science, and care intersect.

Audio Description Tour: Veronica Ryan

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Whitechapel Gallery

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Join an Audio Description Tour at Whitechapel Gallery highlighting Veronica Ryan's contemporary works. This accessible guided tour provides vivid descriptive commentary for visually impaired and sighted visitors, guiding you through key pieces in the gallery’s space.

Shortwave: Krystle Patel presents CLOUT

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

South London Gallery

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Krystle Patel presents CLOUT as part of the Shortwave series at South London Gallery. This free gallery talk offers an accessible glimpse into Patel's practice within a contemporary art setting in London.

Splats and Spindles: Six English Regional Chairs

Tue, 12 May 2026 · All day

Museum of the Home

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Delve into six English regional chairs and discover the stories behind celebrated and lesser-known makers. This design-focused exhibition at the Museum of the Home explores how everyday chairs reveal regional craft and social history.

Wimbledon Art Fair

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Obby - Wimbledon

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Wimbledon Art Fair invites visitors to explore over 180 open art studios in London, discovering thousands of original artworks and going behind the scenes of artists' creative processes. With free admission and a lively, accessible atmosphere, it's a fantastic glimpse into the capital's vibrant art scene.

Leonardo's rivalries

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Explore the rivalries and collaborations surrounding Leonardo da Vinci in this National Gallery exhibition, with curated tours that illuminate the Master’s most famous works and the wider Renaissance context. Set within London's grand galleries, the guided tours offer insightful narratives for art lovers and visitors alike.

Drop-in and Draw

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Join a family-friendly, drop-in drawing session at Dulwich Picture Gallery as part of the Dulwich Festival. Create together with guided prompts and open sketching in a welcoming gallery setting—perfect for kids and adults alike.

Equine art: Drawing for understanding anatomy

Mon, 18 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Equine art: Drawing for understanding anatomy invites you to a lunchtime talk at MATERIAL Gallery in London, where artists unpack horse anatomy with approachable demonstrations, sketches and live study.

The Elements: Water

Fri, 22 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Take a guided tour at the National Gallery exploring The Elements: Water. This House Members Exhibition tour offers expert insights into water-themed artworks, shedding light on artist techniques, curatorial context, and the collection's narrative through curated highlights.

Carlo Crivelli: A Renaissance oddity

Sat, 23 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Join a guided tour exploring Carlo Crivelli's Renaissance oddity at the National Gallery. This members-only exhibition tour invites House Members to view and discuss a distinctive Crivelli work in the gallery's intimate setting.

May half-term: Decoding pictures family tour

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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May half-term: Decoding pictures family tour at MATERIAL Gallery, London—an engaging, kid-friendly art tour guiding families through contemporary imagery, puzzles, and storytelling in a playful gallery setting.

Relaxed Hours: Veronica Ryan

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

Whitechapel Gallery

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Relaxed Hours: Veronica Ryan at Whitechapel Gallery offers a calm, accessible look at the artist’s contemporary sculpture. This daytime program invites easy viewing and conversation in London’s East End, making modern art welcoming for a broad audience.

Art Distilled

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Art Distilled gathers talks and conversations connected to the House Members Exhibition at the National Gallery. Join member-led discussions and artist insights in an intimate, gallery-setting that highlights the ongoing exhibition.

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