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Since 2017
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, drop-in
Explore paintings, collages, photography, video and installation pieces created by local young artists inspired by 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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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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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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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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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.
View display
Thu 18 Sep 2025, 5.30–6.30pm (doors open 5.20pm)
£10
Join Anna Boghiuian and Nabila Abdel Nabi for a conversation discussing the themes of Anna's current exhibition The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories.
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Fridays until 24 October 2025, 11.30am–12pm
Free entry
Get closer to the exhibition with our free Highlight Tours.
Take the tour
Sun 28 Sep 2025, 10am–12pm
Free entry
Our Relaxed Hours are a chance to visit our exhibition 'The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories' in a calmer environment.
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Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6–9pm
Free entry
Chess competition with Arbiter Alan Atkinson. Five-round Swiss, 15 minutes per player, prizes for top three. 40 spots only—book early. Spectators welcome: open tables, gallery access to Anna Bohiguian’s chess-inspired works. Register with ‘Chess Competition’ ticket; book ‘Chess Night’ ticket to watch.
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Sun 5 Oct 2025, 2–5pm
Free entry
Join celebrated facialist and Sifali founder Jaya Nila alongside rising UK artist Ella More for an intimate afternoon exploring self-care through ritual and creative expression.
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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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