Museums & galleries

Tower Hamlets is home to a diverse range of arts and culture centres, which draw from both the borough’s rich history and from modern contemporary culture. Some of Britain’s best-known modern artists are based in Tower Hamlets, including Tracey Emin and Gilbert & George. Their work can often be spotted in local galleries.

Over 100 galleries open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month, as part of the ‘First Thursdays’ initiative. Visit www.firstthursdays.co.uk to find out more about the galleries and to book onto the monthly guided bus tour.

For more information about museums and galleries in the borough, use the links below or explore the local area links in the blue box to the left of this page.

 

• Dennis Severs House
• Matt's Gallery
• Museum of London Docklands
• Museum of Childhood
• Museum of London
• Ragged School Museum
• Rich Mix
• Royal London Hospital Archives & Museum
• Showroom
• Space
• SS Robin
• Sunday Shoots
• The Flea Pit
• The Sweet Tea House – Contemporary Tibetan Art Gallery
• The Women's Library
• Wapping Police Station
• Wapping Project
• Whitechapel Gallery
• Whitechapel Bell Foundry

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