What's new in September
Start the season by learning something new with this month's unmissable courses, events and videos. Plus, it's time to get excited for Winslow Homer as we count down to opening the exhibition this week!
Opening this week
Get ready to meet an icon of American painting – Become a Member to see Winslow Homer first at an exclusive preview day, and visit for free as many times as you like.
Opens 10 September
Courses and Lates
Stories of art
Discover masterpieces of medieval art, including 'The Wilton Diptych', on this six-week course with Siân Walters.
Every Wednesday, 14 September – 19 October
5.30 pm
Tickets £75
Online
Friday Lates
Open until 9pm every Friday, explore the collection after hours, see exhibitions and join special events, including talks with contemporary artists.
First talk, Friday 30 September
6.30 pm
Free
In Gallery
Latest videos
A Shipwreck in Stormy Seas
Beauty and terror of the sublime collide in this dramatic seascape by Vernet – our picture of the month.
Duration: 1 minute
Why is this angel covered in bees?
Uncover this intriguing painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder and find out what it tells us about myths and their meanings.
Duration: 11 minutes
Sunflowers Brunch
Visit the Ochre restaurant for the new 'Sunflowers Brunch' – expect a DJ, oysters and a Bloody Mary trolley to make your perfect tipple.
Every Saturday from 10 September
11 am – 3 pm
Enjoy art all year long
Our much-anticipated calendars and diaries are printed in the UK using vegetable inks and paper sourced from responsibly managed forests – now available to buy from the online shop.