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Outdoor commission
See one of a series of one hundred, solid cast-iron figures by Antony Gormley exploring the experience of being human.
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Apr 2025–Apr 2026
Free entry
Celebrating 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner. #Turner250
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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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Fri 7 Feb-Sun 1 Jun 2025
Free entry
Come and meet this giant commission by Lily Mixe, alongside Young Creatives X RNLI.
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8 Apr 2025–Apr 2026
Free entry
Join us to see JMW Turner’s oil sketch 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’)' at Turner, part of a year-long festival celebrating 250 years since the artist's birth.
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Fri 3 Oct 2025–Sun 15 Mar 2026
Free entry
Experience two monumental sculptures by acclaimed American artist Simone Leigh.
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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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Sun 26 Oct 2025, 10am–5pm
£47
Join writer and tutor Dominic from Creative Writer UK for a full-day workshop designed to get words flowing—whether you’re a total beginner or deep into a draft.
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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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Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec 2025, 11am–4pm
Free entry
A carefully curated, unique event showcasing independent designers and artisans in Margate.
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Sat 13 Dec 2025, 1pm–4pm
£65
Make your own wild-fermented champagne, and create unusual, exciting, and innovative edible sculptures in this workshop with food artist Barney Pau.
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