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Hours

Mon09:00–23:00
Tue09:00–23:00
Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
SatToday09:00–23:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Address

Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

Nearest station: Barbican, Moorgate

Admission

£12

Under 12s free. The Curve gallery is always free. Concessions available.

Accessibility

Step-free access to all public areas. Hearing loops in all venues. Wheelchairs available. Accessible performances and relaxed screenings.

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Barbican Centre

ArtArchitectureClosed · Opens 9am

The Barbican is brutalist architecture at its most unapologetic: a concrete citadel housing an art gallery, concert halls, theatres, cinemas, a library, and a tropical conservatory. The gallery shows ambitious thematic exhibitions that span art, design, film, and music. The free Curve gallery hosts regularly changing installations. Getting lost in the building is practically a rite of passage — follow the yellow lines on the floor.

What's On

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Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis

Never-before-shown sculptures by Lynda Benglis paired with historic works by Alberto Giacometti.

Now showing12 Feb – 31 May· Free

Beatriz González

A retrospective charting the Colombian artist's prolific six-decade practice exploring the politics of everyday images.

Upcoming25 Feb – 10 May

Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica

Over 300 works exploring Pan-Africanism's impact on artistic production from the 1920s to the present.

Upcoming10 Jul – 6 Sept

Nearby

London Museum

HistoryFree7 min walk

Tate Modern

ArtFree17 min walk

Whitechapel Gallery

ArtFree19 min walk

Sir John Soane's Museum

ArtFree20 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Barbican Centre cost?
Adult tickets are £12. Under 12s free. The Curve gallery is always free. Concessions available..
What are the opening hours of Barbican Centre?
Barbican Centre is open Mon–Sat 09:00–23:00, Sun 11:00–23:00. Gallery hours vary by exhibition.. Check the museum's website for holiday closures and special hours.
Where is Barbican Centre?
Barbican Centre is located at Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, in the City of London area of London. The nearest stations are Barbican, Moorgate.
What exhibitions are on at Barbican Centre?
Current exhibitions include: Beatriz González (until May 2026); Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis (until May 2026); Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica (until September 2026).
Is Barbican Centre accessible?
Step-free access to all public areas. Hearing loops in all venues. Wheelchairs available. Accessible performances and relaxed screenings.

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