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Exhibitions and displays

The Collection
A view of the interior of Dulwich Picture Gallery. Through an arch you can see the white walls and an abstract mural of the entrance hall and the main gallery space next to it with red walls and gold framed historic paintings.
Exhibition

The Collection

Tue – Sun
As well as our ground-breaking temporary exhibitions, Dulwich Picture Gallery boasts a stunning collection of historic paintings featuring works by Rembrandt, Poussin, Rubens and many others.
Adult £10. More concessions available. More info
Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons
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Exhibition

Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons

10 Jun — 19 Oct 2025
Renowned for her striking use of colour, blending of abstract and figurative motifs and distinctive technique, Rachel Jones pushes the boundaries of painting.
Adults from £12,
free for members More info
Lisa Contucci and Clifton Wright: Time Spaghetti
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Display

Lisa Contucci and Clifton Wright: Time Spaghetti

29 Jul 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
This summer, Time Spaghetti brings together bold new works by artists Lisa Contucci and Clifton Wright, with additional pieces by Stanley Galton displayed alongside works in our Collection.
Included with your Gallery admission ticket. More info

Discover the new ArtPlay Pavilion

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

Learn more
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

Family fun

Mini Masterpieces
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Family friendly

Mini Masterpieces

3 October 2025
Spark your child's imagination through playful painting.
£16 per child, including two adults More info
Creative Tales
A boy smiles while going down a slide inside the ArtPlay Pavilion
Family friendly

Creative Tales

4 Jul 2025 — 31 Oct 2025
Join Rosie Tells Tales for these playful interactive storytelling sessions for under 5s.
£16 per child, including two adults More info
Storytelling through Art and Play
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Family friendly

Storytelling through Art and Play

25 Jul – 1 Oct 2025
Explore storytelling through art and play, collaborate, create and play together.
Free More info
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
Family Wild Life Drawing: Wolves
Wolves
Family friendly

Family Wild Life Drawing: Wolves

25 Oct 2025
Join us for an inspiring drawing workshop with ‘wolves’ - perfect for the spooky season!
£55 Families (1 Adult + 1 Child), £25 Additional child, £49.50 Friends and concessions More info

Workshops

Paper Marbling and Bookbinding
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Workshop

Paper Marbling and Bookbinding

26 Sep 2025
Craft your own bound book and learn one of the oldest and most elegant methods of decorating paper.
£75, Friends and Concessions: £67.50 More info
Dry point and mono printing with Jade They
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Workshop

Dry point and mono printing with Jade They

27 Sep 2025
Join this exciting, experimental Mono printing workshop to explore colour, texture and visualising music.
£75, Friends and Concessions: £67.50 More info
Chocolate Tasting & Craft Session
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Workshop

Chocolate Tasting & Craft Session

11 Oct 2025
This immersive event invites you to explore the depth and complexity of fine cacao through a guided tasting.
£35, Friends £31.50 More info
Wild Life Drawing: Wolves
Wolves
Workshop

Wild Life Drawing: Wolves

25 Oct 2025
Get ready for some spooky strokes, haunting howls and eerie ears because for Halloween this year we'll be drawing our wonderful wolf pack.
£45, £40.50 members More info

Talks inspired by Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons

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
Headshot of a woman smiling. She wears a black tuxedo and large earrings and black glasses. In the background are blurred people clapping.
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

Accessible events

Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations
People observe framed portraits in an art gallery with blue walls and wooden paneling. Some individuals stand closely examining the artworks.
Accessible event

Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations

5 Jun – 2 Oct 2025
Our dementia friendly Creative Conversation sessions invite you to take notice, be curious and discuss!
Free More info

Friends events

Four Paintings to Start Friday
Luca Piffaretti, 2024
Talk

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

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.

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Painting by Anna Ancher