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Exhibitions and displays
Coming up
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.

Discover the new ArtPlay Pavilion
A place for under 8s to discover art, through play

ArtPlay sessions
ArtPlay Sessions

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.
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Family fun
Talks
The Colour of Abstraction

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
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Rachel Jones in Conversation

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
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Kassia St. Clair & Helen Hillyard in Conversation

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
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Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher

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
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Online Curator's Talk: Anna Ancher

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
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An Introduction to Scandinavian Impressionism

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
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Workshops
Special events
Festive events
Festive Printmaking

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
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Wreath Making

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
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Beaded Bauble Making

Festive event
Beaded Bauble Making
23 Nov 2025
Make your very own hand-embroidered and beaded Christmas decoration.
£60, Friends and concessions £55
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So Last Century's Christmas Vintage Market

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
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Christmas Concert

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.
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Tours
Out of Frame: LGBTQIA+ Tour

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
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Friends events
Four Paintings to Start Friday

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
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Anna Ancher: Friends Private View

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
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Roseberys Spotlight Tour: European Portraiture, 1600 - 1800

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
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