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We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, and Bank Holidays.

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Exclusive Experiences

A visit to Turner Contemporary comes with incredible art and stunning sea views as standard. If you’re after something extra special, we offer plenty of activities to suit your interests. From Curator-led talks, to private dining and guest speakers, our events team can even help you with discounts on local accommodation.

Bespoke tours

Our expert-led tours give you an in-depth understanding of the current exhibition and artist/s involved, help you learn new ways to engage with art and give you an insight into our history, the work we do and the social and economic impact of the gallery on the local area.  

Tours can take place between 10.30am and 4pm (galleries close at 5pm) and last for 45 minutes. 

  • Engagement Assistant £5 + VAT per person
  • Assistant Curator £10 + VAT per person
  • Curator £20 + VAT per person 

All groups should be a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 people. 


Private dining

Experience Margate’s culinary talents with private dining at the gallery. Whether you’re looking for something casual or more formal, we work with a range of local suppliers and our in-house cafe Louie on Sea to offer a unique dinner with a view.


Exclusive hire

Take over the whole gallery to stage large-scale events in a modern, minimalist setting. An ideal backdrop for shoots, shows and ambitious brands looking to make a statement. Contact our team to discuss your ideas and timelines.


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Weddings and Private Events

The memories of your wedding day stay with you forever.  Make them even more special with a wedding reception in a truly remarkable venue.

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Business Events

We take pride in offering meetings, conferences, away days and workshops in our bright, flexible events space.

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Culture and Wellness

Make the most of your time in Margate by adding a creative or wellness experience to your day. 

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Our Spaces

With clean, bright and spacious event spaces, the gallery offers a blank canvas for creative minds.

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Filming and Photography

Turner’s building in Margate is one of the most distinctive galleries in the UK providing scope for a wide variety of projects.

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