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Our First Floor galleries are closed while we change over exhibitions.

You can still visit Sunley Gallery on the ground floor, the shop and the café.

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22 Nov 2025–4 May 2026
Free entry, donations welcome

This November, Turner Contemporary presents 'Learning to See', an exhibition by Bridget Riley, conceived in close collaboration with the artist.

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Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025
Free entry

Explore paintings, collages, photography, video and installation pieces created by local young artists inspired by the force of the sea.

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Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025
Free entry

Join us this summer to discover The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories, an exhibition by Anna Boghiguian, which will explore global maritime histories and today’s environmental and geopolitical crises.

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On Sun 4 May 2025, a panel of environmental experts joined us for a fascinating dive into the history of environmental activism inspired by environmental campaigns featured in 'Resistance'.

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Fri 2 May–Sun 21 Sep 2025
Free entry

This summer, artist Cassi Namoda transforms our iconic Sunley Gallery windows overlooking Margate’s beaches and the North Sea.

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An in conversation with author and journalist Lanre Bakare and independent arts consultant Lisa Anderson.

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Curated by Steve McQueen
Free entry

Curated by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen. Meet the ordinary people who fought for change in an exhibition exploring how protest shaped Britain and photography shaped protest.

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Sat 22 Feb–Sun 1 Jun 2025
Free entry

Curated by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen. Meet the ordinary people who fought for change in an exhibition exploring how protest shaped Britain and photography shaped protest.

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22 Feb–26 Oct 2025
Free entry

Make your mark in our Clore Learning Studio with the Chalk Stream. Our Clore Learning Studio has been transformed into a Chalk Stream. Designed for play, alongside the children’s art library of over 400 books and regular workshop programme.

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Fri 7 Feb–Mon 21 Apr 2025

This spring, Mona Hatoum's Hot Spot transforms Turner Contemporary's Sunley Gallery.

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