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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.
On display

The Collection

Tue – Sun
Dulwich Picture Gallery boasts a stunning collection of historic paintings featuring works by Rembrandt, Poussin, Rubens and many others.
Adult £10. More concessions available. Free entry 10 - 19 Mar 2026. More info
Konrad Mägi
A landscape with a tree with red leaves or fruit in the foreground with a green mountain in the background and a lake in the middle
Exhibition

Konrad Mägi

24 Mar — 12 Jul 2026
Step into a new world of colour and light and experience a bold voice in modern art this spring. We will present a major UK debut of the Estonian artist Konrad Mägi (1878–1925).
Adults from £18,
free for members More info
Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography
A man stands on a large chain suspended in the air
Exhibition

Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography

28 Jul — 4 Oct 2026
Step into a century of American city life through photographs that capture the people who built, inhabited, and transformed urban spaces into living, breathing communities.
More info
Hokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection
Woodblock print of Mount Fuji in red with snow top with a cloudy sky and trees below.
Exhibition

Hokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection

20 Oct 2026 — 17 Jan 2027
See the complete series of one of the most celebrated image cycles in art history, inviting visitors to experience Mount Fuji as Hokusai saw it nearly two centuries ago.
More info
Curtain Up!
Portrait of a man in a white shirt with long dark hair, moustache and a pearl earring in his left ear.
On display

Curtain Up!

19 May - 25 Oct 2026
What can theatre portraits tell us about performance, costume and identity, both on stage and beyond it?
Included with your Gallery admission ticket. More info
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
A sketch of Dulwich Picture Gallery with a boy, a fox and a horse in front
Exhibition

Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You

3 Nov 2026 – 7 Feb 2027
This winter, we will welcome the truly original and magical drawings of award-winning author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy.
One-room exhibition included with your Gallery admission ticket. More info
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ArtPlay

Step into a world of imaginative play at our brand new ArtPlay Pavilion.

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Family fun

Mini Masterpieces
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Family friendly

Mini Masterpieces

First Friday of the month
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

Last Friday of the month
Join Rosie Tells Tales for these playful interactive storytelling sessions for under 5s.
£16 per child, including two adults More info
Art Sundays
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Family friendly

Art Sundays

Last Sunday of the month
Get inspired to make art together as a family in these free monthly creative activities in the Art Studio.
Free More info
ArtPlay Sessions
Two children at the top of a slide. One on left wears a star hat.
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 More info
Summer Family Festival
People, including children, are gathered outdoors on a grassy field with trees, tents, and a few structures in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Family friendly

Summer Family Festival

21 Jun 2026
Bring the whole family for a day exploring nature, imagination and hands-on creativity across the Gallery.
Free entry with some paid sessions More info
Mini Architects
Model houses made with card and coloured plastic for the windows
Family friendly

Mini Architects

21 Jun 2026
Join author Joséphine Séblon and illustrator Robert Sae-Heng as they bring their book Mini Architects to life.
£9 per child More info
Building Bonds Through Play
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Family friendly

Building Bonds Through Play

28 Jun 2026
What makes a place feel like home? And how can the spaces around us bring us closer together? Join us for a fun, hands-on family workshop where you’ll play, build and create together.
More info
Mini Explorers
Opening Weekend The Lovington Sculpture Meadow
Family friendly

Mini Explorers

21 Jul 2026 — 25 Aug 2026
Looking for a fun, relaxed way to explore the outdoors with your little ones?
More info

Talks

Pointillism and Anarchism with Chris Riopelle
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a pink sunset behind.
Talk

Pointillism and Anarchism with Chris Riopelle

19 Jun 2026
Discover the radical side of art in this thought-provoking lecture exploring the surprising connections between Pointillism, Modernism and anarchism.
General £30, Concessions £25, Friends £20 More info
Kristina Õllek and Kathleen Soriano in Conversation
Green swirls and lines of natural growth on a white background.
Talk

Kristina Õllek and Kathleen Soriano in Conversation

11 Jul 2026
Join curator Kathleen Soriano and artist Kristina Õllek for a thought-provoking conversation exploring how new technologies are reshaping the world we live in today.
General £15; Friends and Under 30s £10 More info

Workshops

Sculptural Bouquet Workshop
A bouquet of brightly coloured flowers.
Workshop

Sculptural Bouquet Workshop

Sun 12 Apr & Sun 5 Jul 2026
Join Rosy, studio director at Filth and learn how to make a sculptural bouquet.
Tickets £90, Friends £81 More info
Life Drawing with 2b or not 2b
A group taking part in a life drawing class.
Workshop

Life Drawing with 2b or not 2b

27 Jun 2026
Join 2B Or Not 2B Collective for an immersive life drawing session exploring the connection between the human body and the natural world.
£15, Under 30s £10 More info
Portrait Painting Masterclass
Portrait of a woman focusing on face.
Workshop

Portrait Painting Masterclass

4 Jul 2026
Dive into colour, build bold layers, and create a portrait rich in texture and feeling with award-winning artist James Hague.
General £75, Friends & concessions, £68 More info

In the Sculpture Garden

Art & Print Market
Banner for Art and Print market in dark reds and pinks.
In the gardens

Art & Print Market

Sun 28 Jun 2026
Spend a summer Sunday at the Gallery where painters, sculptors and illustrators take over the gardens on 28 June, with original art and prints to buy, plus flowers, plants, and food and drink to enjoy.
More info
Northanger Abbey: Moving Parts Theatre
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In the gardens

Northanger Abbey: Moving Parts Theatre

9 Jul 2026
Step into a world of wit, wonder and just a touch of delicious mischief as Moving Parts Theatre Company presents a sparkling new adaptation of Northanger Abbey.
General £25, Concessions & Friends £20, Families £78 (2 adults, 2 children) More info
Ceramics Market
Banner for ceramic market in dark yellow and pinks.
In the gardens

Ceramics Market

Sun 26 Jul 2026
Browse ceramics from local makers and special guests, from mugs to sculpture at our market on 26 July.
More info

Special events

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

29 May - 4 Aug 2026
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
So Last Century Vintage Market
A market stall with ceramics and glass vases
Special event

So Last Century Vintage Market

7 Jun 2026
Browse 40 handpicked vintage traders across the Gallery's stunning gardens and galleries, with live jazz, street food, and free entry to make a perfect summer Sunday of it.
More info
Roseberys Auction Road Show
A man sat at a table outdoors holding a painting. A woman is sat next to him on the left.
Special event

Roseberys Auction Road Show

20 Jun 2026
Discover the story behind your most cherished objects as Roseberys Auction Road Show returns to the gardens of the Gallery this Summer.
£5 donation for booked timeslots, free for walk-ups More info
Summer Family Festival
People, including children, are gathered outdoors on a grassy field with trees, tents, and a few structures in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Family friendly

Summer Family Festival

21 Jun 2026
Bring the whole family for a day exploring nature, imagination and hands-on creativity across the Gallery.
Free entry with some paid sessions 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

29 May - 4 Aug 2026
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
All Things Green and Growing
Man looking at a tree
Tour

All Things Green and Growing

18 Jun - 29 Oct 2026
Join Head Gardener Jack Townson on a lively horticultural tour of our Sculpture Garden.
£12, £6 for Garden Supporters 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

9 Apr - 9 Jul 2026
Our dementia friendly Creative Conversation sessions invite you to take notice, be curious and discuss!
Free More info
Picture Description Talks
A group of three people stand looking at a large landscape painting in a gold frame hung on a red wall.
Accessible event

Picture Description Talks

30 Apr 2026 — 20 Aug 2026
Blind and visually impaired visitors are invited to join us for a guided exploration of the Gallery’s Collection.
More info

Friends events

Friends Midsummer Pub Quiz
A painting of the interior of Dulwich Picture Gallery with a group of people looking at the gold framed artworks.
Friends exclusive

Friends Midsummer Pub Quiz

25 Jun 2026
Put your knowledge to the test in our first ever Friends’ Midsummer Pub Quiz.
£12 per person More info