Art Galleries

There are an estimated 1,500 permanent exhibition spaces in the capital, most of them free. Whether you're looking for contemporary or classical, modernism or old masters, there's a gallery catering to your next art outing.

Best Art Galleries in England
With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. From classic collections housed in beautiful historic buildings to contemporary art in the coolest of spaces.
Tate Modern, London
Housed in the former Bankside Power Station and sitting proudly on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern is an iconic part of the London landscape. As Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art, it is home to an exceptional collection of work from artists around the world, including Cézanne, Matisse, Rothko, Pollock, and Warhol. Tate Modern also showcases the best live art and installations, as well as hosting an impressive program of exhibitions throughout the year.
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean is one of the oldest public museums in the world. It’s home to Oxford University’s outstanding collection of international art spanning several centuries, featuring works as diverse as Raphael's drawings and ancient Japanese paintings. Arguably the jewel in Ashmolean’s crown is Paolo Uccello’s famous The Hunt in the Forest, a captivating Renaissance masterpiece in movement and perspective.
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative art – from the 13th century up to the present day – that could rival some of the biggest galleries in Europe. As well as one of the finest collections of Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art in the world, you can also expect to see paintings by Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, Freud, and Hockney, as well as sculptures by Degas, Rodin, and Moore. With a fantastic collection of decorative arts, fashion, and installation art, you’ll struggle to fit it all into one day!
The Hepworth Wakefield
The West Yorkshire city of Wakefield has undergone a recent regeneration, with this stunning gallery at the heart of it all. Named after Barbara Hepworth, the iconic British sculptor who was born in Wakefield in 1903; the gallery brings together work from the city’s art collection, a rolling program of exhibitions by contemporary artists, as well as some rarely seen works by Hepworth herself. Although it’s a relative newcomer to the English art gallery scene, it’s making serious waves and looks set to cement itself as one of the country’s finest modern art destinations.