Art Distilled
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.
Masterpieces of Spanish art: Celebrating Diego Velázquez
Guided tours at the National Gallery celebrate Diego Velázquez’s masterworks and key figures of Spanish art. Discover iconic paintings, learn about Velázquez’s influence, and enjoy a member-focused experience in London’s premier art institution.
Still life: Splendid everyday objects
Join a curator-led talk on 'Still life: Splendid everyday objects' at the National Gallery on 8 June 2026, part of the House Members Exhibition. Learn how ordinary objects become art as gallery staff and members discuss still life themes in a formal, intellectual setting.
Blyth art Fellowship Exhibition 2
Explore the Blyth Art Fellowship Exhibition 2 at Imperial College London’s South Kensington campus, presenting the fellows’ latest artworks in a contemporary gallery setting. This indoor, all-day showcase offers a thoughtful window into emerging art practice within a university environment.
Rooms with a view
Rooms with a View at the National Gallery invites visitors to engage with the House Members Exhibition through a series of talks and conversations. Expect curator-led discussions and member perspectives that illuminate the artworks and display spaces in a lively gallery setting.
British Sign Language talk: Celebrating 250 Years of John Constable
Join a British Sign Language interpreted talk at the National Gallery celebrating 250 years of John Constable. The accessible discussion explores Constable's iconic landscapes, his place in art history, and what his luminous skies reveal about English painting.
Zurbarán exhibition highlights: Online tour and Q&A
Join an online tour of the Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery, followed by a live Q&A. A guided virtual walkthrough reveals the master’s serene still lifes and sacred canvases, with gallery experts answering questions and offering behind-the-scenes insights.
Friday Lates discussion: Sir Gabriele Finaldi in conversation with Shirazeh Houshiary
Sir Gabriele Finaldi engages Shirazeh Houshiary in a Friday Lates conversation at the National Gallery, exploring contemporary art.
Artistic rivals: Michelangelo and Raphael
Join a guided tour at the National Gallery in London on June 27, 2026, exploring the rivalry and masterpieces of Michelangelo and Raphael. This Members Exhibition tour offers expert insights into Renaissance painting, the artists' rival dynamic, and the gallery's prized rooms.
Curator's introduction to Waldmüller: Landscapes
Curator-led introduction to Waldmüller's landscapes at the National Gallery, presented as an in-conversation talk exploring the exhibition's key works and themes.
Natural History Pop-up
Explore the natural world at a hands-on pop-up inside the Horniman Museum and Gardens. This family-friendly event features interactive displays, intriguing specimens, and bite-sized activities designed to spark curiosity about natural history for visitors of all ages. Alongside the museum's gardens, discover short talks and activities to learn about biodiversity from local experts.
250th anniversary of American Independence
Join curator-led tours at the National Gallery London to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Discover a commemorative display and related artworks with expert insights into the historical context and the collection.
Fashion in painting: Symbols, status and changes in dress
Delve into how fashion and dress are depicted in painting, exploring symbols of status and changing wardrobes across eras. This National Gallery talk traces how artists encode identity, power, and social shifts through garments, sparking a lively discussion of art and fashion history.
Artemisia Gentileschi
Join a guided, house-member tour of Artemisia Gentileschi's exhibition at the National Gallery, London. Discover her dramatic Baroque paintings and the context of her groundbreaking career through expert commentary available to members only.
Creative connections: Experience art through music
Join a thoughtfully curated talk at the National Gallery as part of the House Members Exhibition. Creative connections explore how music can illuminate visual art, with conversations from curators and artists that reveal cross-disciplinary insights and new ways to experience paintings and sound.
Odyssey: An epic exploration of the collection
Take an exclusive tour at the National Gallery exploring highlights from the collection. Odyssey invites house members to a guided, insider look at renowned works, with expert context and fresh perspectives. A thoughtful, museum‑grade experience for serious art lovers.
Sculpture in the City
A free walking trail of public art through the City of London, Sculpture in the City brightens the corporate end with 18 striking works in its 12th edition, inviting curious strolls and big ideas.
Leonardo's 'Paragone'
Join a curator-led tour of Leonardo's Paragone at the National Gallery, limited to House Members. This indoor walkthrough offers exclusive context on the painting-vs-sculpture debate, guiding you through the exhibition's highlights and enabling close looking at masterworks.
The life and times of William Hogarth
Explore the life and times of William Hogarth at the National Gallery with a dedicated members-only tour. This exhibition delves into Hogarth's 18th-century satirical painting and portraiture in a refined gallery setting.
Broken, Burnt, Buried: Ritual Lives of Objects in Ancient Egypt
Explore how ritual objects illuminate life, death, and belief in ancient Egypt at UCL's Museums and Collections. The exhibition traces votive offerings, vessels, and other artifacts through hands-on context and expert interpretation, offering fresh perspectives on material culture.
Kew’s New Carbon Garden
Kew Gardens in London unveils the Carbon Garden, a permanent outdoor installation that blends planting and innovative design to showcase sustainable urban gardening.
Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening
Join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia, collage, and zine-making at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Create your own personal Queer Teenage History zine, doodle your coming-of-age story, and share space with a friendly queer crowd while a throwback soundtrack plays.
Paulo Nimer Pjota: Encantados
Free contemporary art exhibition Encantados by Paulo Nimer Pjota at South London Gallery. The indoor show features immersive installations and sculptural works blending magical realism with contemporary practice, opening Aug 23, 2026.
Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening
Join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia and hands-on crafting at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Create your own personal zine—collage, letters, drawings, and a coming-of-age theme—while a friendly queer crowd shares a throwback soundtrack. No prior experience needed; all supplies provided.
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