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Barbican Art Gallery

 
 
ADDRESS
Silk Street, City, London EC2 8DS 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7638 4141 
 
OPENING TIMES
Mon & Wed & Fri & Sat & Sun 11am-8pm, Tue & Thu 11am-6pm | daily 11am-8pm (except Tue & Wed until 6pm), Open late every Thu until 10pm | Closed 24th to 26th December. Open New Year's day.
 
PRICES
£8 (Adult), £6 (Child), £6 (Concessions)
 

Nearby Barbican Art Gallery

 
 
Barbican Art GalleryThe Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get must-see exhibitions by acclaimed architects, Turner prize-winning artists and famous photographers as well as major exhibitions by leading international figures. Each exhibition comes with a programme of often thought-provoking talks and events.
 

Barbican Art Gallery events

 
Bauhaus: Art as LifeBauhaus: Art as LifeBauhaus: Art as LifeThis year the Barbican will be showcasing the biggest Bauhaus exhibition in the UK for over 40 years; Bauhaus: Art as Life. The exhibition's name aptly describes the intension of what the world famous art school represented; the notion of creating an everyday relationship between art and life. The school diminished the traditional teaching method o3rd May 2012Sunday 12th August 2012 Where:
Barbican Art Gallery,   Silk Street      EC2 8DS
Category: event
Bauhaus: Art as Life
Bauhaus: Art as Lifeevent  Running from Thursday 3rd May 2012 until Sunday 12th August 2012
PRICING  Adult £10 | Concession £8 | 13-17yrs £7 | Under 12 Free
This year the Barbican will be showcasing the biggest Bauhaus exhibition in the UK for over 40 years; Bauhaus: Art as Life. The exhibition's name aptly describes the intension of what the world famous art school represented; the notion of creating an everyday relationship between art and life. The school diminished the traditional teaching method o... More about this event
 

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Barbican Tube Station
 
4 minutes walk
 
Moorgate Tube Station
 
5 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
Moorgate Railway Station
 
5 minutes walk
 
Farringdon Rail
 
11 minutes walk
 
Car Parks
 

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May in London 2012

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Apex London Wall Hotel London
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Apex London Wall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 86% off from £56
7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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The Rookery Hotel London London
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The Rookery Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 49% off from £120
Peters Lane, EC1M | 9 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Filled with old fashioned touches like wood panelling, old paintings, stone flagged floors, claw foot baths and open fires, The Rookery has plenty of character. And ...More
 
 
 
The Zetter London
The Zetter
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Petite Doubles: 71% off from £108
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 11 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
This boutique hotel in trendy Clerkenwell fits right in with the warehouse chic designer feel of the neighbourhood. Mixing vintage chairs with stark modern prints, there's ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Art Galleries nearest Barbican Art Gallery

Nearest to Barbican Art Gallery
Barbican - Curve Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican - Curve Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ...More
 
 
 
Host Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Host Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 7 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Host was established in 2005 by Jon Levy, director of foto8, and Adrian Evans, director of Panos Pictures. Photojournalism - from classical black and white reportage ...More
 
 
 
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Magnum Photos
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 9 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
The London gallery for renowned photo agency, Magnum. Representing the best in photography, The Magnum Photos selection process for new members is legendary for its toughness. ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Barbican Art Gallery

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Barbican Art Gallery
Barbican Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Centre
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Conservatory London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Conservatory
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So it ...More
 
 
 
Museum of London London
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Museum of London
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Barbican Art Gallery

Near Barbican Art Gallery
Joe Jury, Gorgeous George, House Of Hats, Six Pieces, Ellie Rumbold London
Joe Jury, Gorgeous George, House Of Hats, Six Pieces, Ellie Rumbold
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Sunday 12th February 2012 - 7.30pm-11pm
The Book Club, 100-106 Leonard Street, EC2A | 14 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Indie-pop singer-songwriter from London....More
 
 
 
From Law To Literature: Discover The London Of Charles Dickens: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Sunday 12th February 2012 - 11am
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, EC2M | 15 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Take a look at Gray's Inn where a teenage Dickens worked as a legal clerk....More
 
 
 
Asier Mendizabal London
Asier Mendizabal
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Saturday 11th February and Sunday 12th February 2012 - 11am-6pm
Raven Row, 56 Artillery Lane, E1 | 16 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Abstract sculpture, photography, graphics and photomontages inspired by the Basque artist Jorge Oteiza's unsent letter to the jury of a competition organised by the ICA in ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Barbican Art Gallery

Near Barbican Art Gallery
Barbican Hall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Centre London
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Barbican Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Barbican Art Gallery

The best shops and markets near Barbican Art Gallery
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Flittner
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
86 Moorgate, City, London EC2M | 7 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
An old-fashioned barber’s patronised by city gentlemen and established in 1904. As well as a shampoo and cut you can also have the traditional hot towel ...More
 
 
 
Ted Baker & Friends London
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Ted Baker & Friends
London > Shopping > Clothing
120 Cheapside, City, London EC2V | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
We love the average Ted Baker store but with Ted Baker & Friends the cool fashion label has taken the shopping experience one step further - ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Barbican Art Gallery

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Searcy's Bar and Restaurant London
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Searcy's Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, City, London EC2Y | At Barbican Art Gallery
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ...More
 
 
 
London Wall Bar & Kitchen London
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London Wall Bar & Kitchen
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Restaurateurs Ben and Hugo Warner (the boys who first came to our attention with Benugo) are the duo behind the London Wall Bar & Kitchen, the ...More
 
 
 
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Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
City Point, Ropemaker Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Barbican Art Gallery

Near Barbican Art Gallery
City Journalism London
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City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
 
 
 
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Workers' Educational Association
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 15 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
 
 
 
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Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 18 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Barbican Art Gallery

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Postman's Park London
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Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
 
 
 
Urban Golf London
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Urban Golf
London > Leisure > Golf
12 Smithfield Street, City, London EC1A | 9 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly executed. ...More
 
 
 
My Chocolate Workshops London
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My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 16 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Barbican Art Gallery

The best pubs near London Barbican Art Gallery.
The Old Red Cow London
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The Old Red Cow
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
 
 
 
Fox & Anchor London
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Fox & Anchor
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 7 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ...More
 
 
 
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The Hat & Feathers
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
...More
 
 
 
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Artillery Arms
London > Nightlife > Bars
102 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 7 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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Vinoteca London
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Vinoteca
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
7 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Wine bars in the UK were given a bad name in the 1980s but places like this show us how it should be done. Both the ...More
 
 
 
Fabric London
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Fabric
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Barbican Art Gallery

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Barbican Art Gallery.
the Brewery London
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the Brewery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
Whilst the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More
 
 
 
Brewers' Hall London
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Brewers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
Aldermanbury Square, Moorgate, City, London EC2V | 4 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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Plaisterers' Hall London
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Plaisterers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
One London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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Alternate names and popular misspellings for Barbican Art Gallery

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What's On Today

Near Barbican Art Gallery

 
 
 
 
OMA/Progress
Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 

Barbican Centre At Barbican Art Gallery

Curated by the Belgium-based collective Rotor, this survey of the global architectural practice looks at the productivity and recent projects ...More

Dickens And London
Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 

Museum of London 4 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, this exhibition explores the relationship between the author and the city. Featuring ...More

The Real Miss Havisham
Kids Events | Until 15th February 2012 

Museum of London 4 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Find out who Charles Dickens based his characters on....More

Archaeology Up Close: Jewellery: Workshop
Leisure | Until 20th February 2012 

Museum of London 4 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

An object-handling session with members of the museum's Archaeological Collections department....More

Can't Stop Won't Stop
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

Club Aquarium 13 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Mark Radford, Maximus, Lee Edwards and Roch-Mix-Hard spin house and techno....More

Sunday Service
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

East Bloc 14 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

DJs spin electro, disco, house and techno....More

Joe Jury, Gorgeous George, House Of Hats, Six Pieces, Ellie Rumbold
Concerts | On 12th February 2012 

The Book Club 14 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Indie-pop singer-songwriter from London....More

Raarr
Exhibitions | Until 26th February 2012 

The Book Club 14 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Collaborative zoological drawings by illustrators including Mike Bertino, Jon Boam, James Clapham, Kristina Collantes, Jay Cover, Kristian Hammerstad, Jason Kerley, ...More

The Sundays at Horse And Groom
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

Horse And Groom 15 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

...More

From Law To Literature: Discover The London Of Charles Dickens: Talk
Exhibitions | On 12th February 2012 

Bishopsgate Institute 15 minutes walk from Barbican Art Gallery

Take a look at Gray's Inn where a teenage Dickens worked as a legal clerk....More

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