Dulwich Picture Gallery: Dulwich Picture Gallery is the greatest find in London: a magnificent collection of old masters, including works by Poussin, Claude, Rubens, Murillo, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Watteau, Gainsborough and many others, was originally assembled for the King of Poland in the 1790s. When Poland was partitioned, an alternative home was found for the paintings in the "clean air of Dulwich". The Gallery was designed by Sir John Soane - with a new extension recently completed by Rick Mather - and the founders lie, to this day, in their Mausoleum at the centre of the Gallery.
Open Tuesdays to Fridays 10am - 5pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am - 5pm
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Also closed New Years Day, Good Friday and 24 - 26 December
Admission charge £4, senior citizens £3
Unemployed, disabled, students and children free
During the Triumph of Watercolour exhibition, combined entry to the Gallery and exhibition will be £7 adults, £6 seniors and £3 other concessions. Children are free.
Modern Pots is a free exhibition, but Gallery admission charges apply.
Free tours of the Gallery on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm (admission charges apply).
Disabled Visitors
The Gallery is on one level with full access and facilities for disabled visitors, with a hearing loop in the Linbury Room and disabled parking in the car park off Gallery Road. There are two wheelchairs available in the gallery on a pre-booked basis, please telephone 020 8693 5254 to book.
The Gallery Shop
The Gallery Shop has a wide range of books and gifts, many of which are based on the Gallerys permanent collection and visiting exhibitions.
The Picture Gallery Cafe
The Gallery runs a licensed cafe, opening on to landscaped gardens, with delicious homemade meals and light refreshments. (020 8299 8717)
For more information about Dulwich Picture Gallery, please contact 020 8693 5254, or see event details on the left.
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