This is my list of places to go and exhibitions to see. It is a personal rather than a comprehensive list and is heavily biased towards figurative art, if that’s what you’re interested in I hope you find it useful.
First things first
I’ve organised it in terms of the most time critical, i.e. ending soon, so you can prioritise your plans.
I will be updating it, irregularly, you are welcome to remind me to do so.
I’ve included both one-off exhibitions and perennial favourites. It’s focussed around London, Paris and the South West, since that’s where I am. I may include other adventures as my holidays (hopefully) dictate.
If you’re planning to visit two or more venues in succession try the Museums and Galleries google map to see them all together.
Ending soon:
Forthcoming:
When you’re passing/whenever you get the chance:
I’ve picked these because I know that there is always something there from their permanent collection that I will enjoy seeing. I also plan more focussed study visits:
The Victoria and Albert Museum
Opening hours: Daily 10.00am to 17.45pm, Fridays 10am – 10pm
Nearest tube: South Kensington
The Natural History Museum
Opening hours: daily 10am – 5.50pm
Nearest tube: South Kensington
The National Gallery
Opening hours: Daily 10am – 6pm, Friday 10am – 9pm
Nearest tube: Charing Cross
The National Portrait Gallery
Opening hours: daily 10am – 6pm, Thursday & Friday 10am – 9pm
Nearest tube: Charing Cross
The Wallace Collection
Opening hours: daily 10am – 5pm
Nearest tube: Bond Street
The British Museum
Opening hours: daily 10am – 5.30pm, Friday 10am – 8.30pm
Nearest tube: Holborn
The Courtauld Gallery
Opening hours: daily 10am – 6pm
Nearest tube: Temple or Charing Cross
The Hunterian Museum
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Nearest tube: Holborn
The Dulwich Picture Gallery
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Nearest train: North or West Dulwich (over ground)
Tate Britain
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm. First Friday of each month 10am – 10pm
Nearest tube: Pimlico
The Ashmolean (Oxford)
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Transport:
The Holburne (Bath)
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Transport: Bath Spa Station (rail)
My thoughts on exhibitions past:
Watteau – Drawings at the Royal Academy
Jenny Saville; a missing link at Modern Art Oxford and the Ashmolean
I would love to know what you thought of these, other exhibitions you’ve visited or would like to visit, so you are very welcome to post a relevant link in the comments.