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Anna Ancher: Painting Light

4 Nov 2025 — 8 Mar 2026

Discover the luminous paintings of Anna Ancher (1859–1935), one of Denmark’s most celebrated and pioneering artists, in her first-ever UK exhibition.

Painting by Anna Ancher

Discover the new ArtPlay Pavilion

A place for under 8s to discover art, through play

A wood paneled building with a large circular window in a garden setting.

ArtPlay sessions

ArtPlay Sessions
Three children sit on the floor, joyfully playing with various stuffed animals around them.
Family friendly

ArtPlay Sessions

Open daily
This immersive play experience invites little ones to explore a playful, sensory-rich space inspired by the elements—sunlight, water, wind, and earth.
£9 per child, including two adults. More info

Talks

The Colour of Abstraction
Detail of Rachel Jones painting
Talk

The Colour of Abstraction

10 Oct 2025
Jennifer Scott, Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery, will lead a journey through the Gallery's Collection - from Vasari to Constable - to investigate the roots of artistic innovation, and to reflect on colour at its core.
£30, Friends £15, Concession £25 More info
Rachel Jones in Conversation
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Talk

Rachel Jones in Conversation

17 Oct 2025
Rachel Jones and curator Jane Findlay will be in conversation, discussing her influences and practice.
£30, Friends £15, Concessions £25 More info
Kassia St. Clair & Helen Hillyard in Conversation
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Talk

Kassia St. Clair & Helen Hillyard in Conversation

14 Nov 2025
In this fascinating talk, Kassia St Clair and Helen Hilyard will be exploring the secret lives of Colour.
£30, Concessions £25, Friends £20 More info
Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher
A Field Sermon, 1903
Talk

Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher

28 Nov 2025 — 25 Feb 2026
Join Helen Hillyard curator of Anna Ancher: Painting Light for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.
£30, Concessions £25, Friends £20 More info
Online Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher
Anna Ancher, The Harvesters
Talk

Online Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher

3 Dec 2025
Join Helen Hillyard, curator of Anna Ancher: Painting Light for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.
£15, £10 Friends and Concessions More info
An Introduction to Scandinavian Impressionism
Interior. Brøndum's Annex, 1916
Talk

An Introduction to Scandinavian Impressionism

23 Jan 2026
Join art historian Maryanne Stevens for an insightful introduction to Scandinavian Impressionism.
£30, concessions £25, Friends £20 More info

Festive events

Festive Printmaking
Alex Booker creates art in his studio, surrounded by various tools and materials, focused on his work.
Festive event

Festive Printmaking

15 Nov 2025 — 29 Nov 2025
Join artist and printmaker, Alex Booker, to welcome in the festive period by spending a day learning and creating prints through the use of traditional tools, inks and techniques.
£95, Friends and concessions £85.50 More info
Wreath Making
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Festive event

Wreath Making

22 Nov 2025
Learn to create Christmas wreaths from scratch. Adorned with seasonal foliage and festive treats, Floral Evolution guide you through this luxury wreath making workshop in our Art Studio.
£115, Friends and concessions £103.50 More info
Beaded Bauble Making
Red Christmas bauble with gold decoration hanging on a tree.
Festive event

Beaded Bauble Making

23 Nov 2025
Make your very own hand-embroidered and beaded Christmas decoration.
£60, Friends and concessions £55 More info
So Last Century's Christmas Vintage Market
A market stall with ceramics and glass vases
Festive event

So Last Century's Christmas Vintage Market

6 Dec 2025 — 7 Dec 2025
South London’s So Last Century is popping up with their Christmas Vintage Market at the Gallery this winter, with a festive event spread over two days!
Free More info
Christmas Concert
A group of people seated in a church, surrounded by colorful stained glass windows illuminating the interior.
Festive event

Christmas Concert

9 Dec 2025
Our annual Christmas Concert is a much-loved event that will put you in the mood for the festive season.
£16.50, £15 for Friends, drinks available for purchase. More info

Tours

Out of Frame: LGBTQIA+ Tour
Photograph of a group tour led by a man pointing at a painting off to the right
Tour

Out of Frame: LGBTQIA+ Tour

15 Oct 2025
Join us for a bold and brilliant journey through art history as we uncover the queer stories hidden in plain sight at Dulwich Picture Gallery with Sacha Coward.
Free More info

Friends events

Four Paintings to Start Friday
Luca Piffaretti, 2024
Tour

Four Paintings to Start Friday

3 Oct 2025
Enjoy the Gallery before opening hours as our director Jennifer Scott picks four paintings to look at in greater depth.
£10 More info
Anna Ancher: Friends Private View
A woman stands at a sink with her back to viewer in a kitchen
Friends exclusive

Anna Ancher: Friends Private View

27 Nov 2025
Friends are invited to a special evening view of our Anna Ancher: Painting Light exhibition. Enjoy a festive 15% discount at our Shop whilst you mingle with other members of the Gallery.
Free for Friends More info
Roseberys Spotlight Tour: European Portraiture, 1600 - 1800
Two men stand looking at portraits in the British Portrait Room at Dulwich Picture Gallery with gold framed portraits hung on a dark blue wall.
Friends exclusive

Roseberys Spotlight Tour: European Portraiture, 1600 - 1800

22 Jan 2026
See the Collection from a different perspective through the discerning eye of an auctioneer.
£15 for Friends More info