iThe Photographers' Gallery
The Photographers' Gallery was the first public gallery in the UK dedicated entirely to photography, and it remains the most important. Three floors of exhibition space show everything from photojournalism to fine art photography to digital culture. The print sales room downstairs is a brilliant place to buy affordable work by emerging photographers. Free after 5pm on Fridays — time it right and combine with a Soho dinner.
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What's On
NINAGAWA Mika: Captive Blooms
A free outdoor exhibition of Mika Ninagawa's vibrant, dream-like photographs of blooming flowers and goldfish that dissolve the boundary between real and imagined.
Roots
Group exhibition in the Print Sales Gallery exploring trees, memory and culture through photography and mixed media across global landscapes.
Sanlé Sory: Colour Years
Sanlé Sory's rarely seen colour photographs shown together for the first time, capturing youth culture and fashion in Burkina Faso.
Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers
Through photographs and archives, celebrates the creativity and curiosity of children as photographers.
William Eggleston: All that goes unnoticed
Major exhibition celebrating 50 years since William Eggleston's Guide (1976), the book that helped establish colour photography as fine art.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From £8
Under 18s free. Concessions £5. Free Fridays from 17:00.
Accessibility
Step-free access to all floors via lift. Accessible toilets. Guide dogs welcome.
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Visitor Information
- How much does The Photographers' Gallery cost?
- Standard adult admission to The Photographers' Gallery is £8. Under 18s free. Concessions £5. Free Fridays from 17:00.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of The Photographers' Gallery?
- The Photographers' Gallery is open Daily 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is The Photographers' Gallery?
- The Photographers' Gallery is located at 16–18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW, in the Soho area of London. The nearest station is Oxford Circus.
- What can I see at The Photographers' Gallery?
- The UK's leading gallery dedicated to photography, tucked away in Soho. Current highlights include Sanlé Sory: Colour Years, Roots and Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers.
- Do I need to book The Photographers' Gallery in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit The Photographers' Gallery?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is The Photographers' Gallery accessible?
- Step-free access to all floors via lift. Accessible toilets. Guide dogs welcome.
Image credits
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- The Photographers' GalleryThe wub / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanlé Sory: Colour Years© Sanlé Sory, 2026. Courtesy of Tezeta.
- RootsCourtesy of The Photographers' Gallery
- Snap Happy! How Children Became PhotographersCourtesy of The Photographers' Gallery
- NINAGAWA Mika: Captive BloomsCourtesy of The Photographers' Gallery
- Print Sales GalleryThe wub / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Eggleston: All that goes unnoticedCourtesy of The Photographers' Gallery
- Royal Academy of ArtsYair Haklai / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Portrait GalleryIstvánka / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National GalleryCarlos Delgado / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- British MuseumHam / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0