Your summer of art
Get your culture fix outside in the sun, or escape into the Gallery to explore our world-class collection and free exhibitions – there’s something for the whole family to enjoy over the summer holidays...
Summer on the Square
Sketch, make, move and explore with our programme of free, daily creative sessions and activities to inspire the whole family.
Open until 29 August, 11 am – 4 pm
Drop-in sessions are open to all ages
Get creative
Animals in motion
Get inspired by our paintings to create your own animal or creature and bring them to life through moving parts.
Sunday 21 August
11 am - 4 pm (drop-in)
Families, for all ages
Playful drawing
Explore the studio space and make your own drawing tools to experiment with different marks.
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August
11 am - 4 pm (drop-in)
Families, for all ages
Join our mobile adventure!
Investigate our paintings by solving puzzles and finding their hidden secrets with the augmented reality app ‘The Keeper of Paintings’.
Free to download on phone or tablet.
Free to see
Take One Picture
Featuring works by children from 30 different primary schools, explore the bold, fun ways they have responded to our Gentileschi painting.
Open until 11 September
Picasso Ingres
See two extraordinary portraits by Pablo Picasso and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres side by side, for the first time – a rare treat!
Open until 9 October
Unlock your creative side
Start a family art project using our new range of artist materials. You'll find everything from acrylic paints and watercolour pans to brushes, sketchbooks and beyond.
