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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.
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.
The café, Ottar at Contemporary serves a seasonal, ripe, and varied menu, as well as award-winning chocolates and a selection of delicious cakes.
International Art. For Everyone. For Free.
The café takes group bookings and can accommodate special requests. It can also be hired out for corporate events.
Gallery & Shop
Tue–Sat 10am–6pm
Sun: 11am–5pm
Closed Mondays
Ottar at Contemporary Café
Tue–Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 11am–4pm
Closed Mondays
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| ADULT PRICE | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Gallery open - Tuesday – Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm (Closed Mondays)
Shop: Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday -Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-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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February Half Term Family Activities at Nottingham ContemporaryFebruary Half Term is just around the corner and we can't wait to see you at our Family Activities! Inspired by their new exhibitions, Shahana Rajani: Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا and Dala Nasser: Cemetery of Martyrs - join them to make, explore and play.
Light Night: More Than HumanMore Than Human: A Soft-Cinema Lounge Experience is a new immersive media installation that combines dance, algorithmic visuals, and electronic sound across dual screens to create a layered, sensory environment.
Shahana Rajani In Conversation with Niall Ó Faircheallaighoin artist Shahana Rajani (b. 1987, Pakistan) and Nottingham Contemporary Curator Niall Ó Faircheallaigh for an in conversation exploring key themes in Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا - Shahana's first European solo exhibition currently on display at Nottingham Contemporary.
Curators' WalkthroughJoin Nottingham Contemporary's Senior Curator Katie Simpson and Curator Niall Ó Faircheallaigh to discuss the key concepts and ideas presented in our two new exhibitions.
Wednesday Walkthrough with Syma TariqIn this Wednesday Walkthrough, researcher, writer and sound practitioner Syma Tariq will guide visitors through Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا, the first European solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Shahana Rajani (b.1987, Pakistan) with contributions from Ustad Abdul Aziz,
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Ritual and Remembrance Workshop with Winter Síofra BeaumontThis workshop is a continuation of an aspect of Winter's practice dedicated to preserving the memories of those buried in the countless untended graves in cemeteries across Nottingham, by performing simple symbolic acts of kindness and respect.
Food & Home FairNottingham Contemporary are excited return for a second year of the Food and Home Fair at Contemporary this Spring.
Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-WongJoin ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs - the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by artist Dala Nasser (b.1990, Lebanon).
Artist Talk: Dala NasserJoin Dala Nasser for an Artist Talk and audience Q&A to learn more about her work on display at Nottingham Contemporary.
Dala Nasser: Cemetery of MartyrsBy using the process of frottage (the technique of taking a rubbing from an uneven surface), Nasser will transform the gallery space into a symbolic graveyard, creating a collection of charcoal rubbings collected from the graves of seminal artists, writers, poets, filmmakers, historians and…
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