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Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2GB
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Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest galleries of contemporary art in the UK. The gallery hosts regular changing exhibitions of international art. Nottingham Contemporary is set in an iconic building, designed by the award-winning architects Caruso St John, in the heart of city centre.
Since opening in 2009, we have welcomed two million people and presented more than 50 exhibitions. We have become renowned for our innovative research and learning programmes, and our building has been hailed as an architectural triumph.
Our ambitious exhibitions of international art stimulate important discussion about culture and society. We regularly present ambitious thematic exhibitions, such as: The Place is Here (2017), a landmark survey of Black British Art; States of America (2017), the largest-ever survey of American photography in the UK; Glenn Ligon’s Encounters and Collisions (2015); and From Ear to Ear to Eye (2017–18), an exploration of the politics of listening across the Arab world. We support artists at different stages of their careers, from presenting first-time solo shows in the UK, to surveys of internationally renowned figures. We often commission major new works, from artists includingLara Favaretto and Simon Starling, and a number of these have been acquired by major collections. Many of our exhibitions tour nationally and internationally.
Alongside the exhibitions, Nottingham Contemporary runs a full programme of events, including talks, film screenings, music and performances. Free drop-in family activities take place every weekend and throughout school holidays.
International Art. For Everyone. For Free.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| ADULT PRICE | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
* Gallery: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm (Closed Mondays)
Shop: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
Blend Coffee Shop: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 9:30am - 5pm
Blend Coffee Shop - Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5pm
Closed between 25 December 2022 and 3 January 2023
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