- Free entry to all.
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Turner Contemporary, which opened in April 2011 following a £17 million development, is hard to miss if you approach from the railway station, standing as it does at the end of the sandy bay for which the town is famous.
Exterior of Turner Contemporary
Turner Contemporary has no permanent collection of its own, so will rely on loans and its partnership with Tate for a generous supply of Turners. There will be a minimum of three exhibitions each year, focusing on art from 1750 to the present that has a dialogue with Turner's work and legacy. The gallery promises that there will always be at least one Turner on show at all times. The gallery was nominated for the Art Fund Prize 2012.
Visitor information
There's a café with an outdoor terrace, where sea breezes whet the appetite. It serves breakfast, lunch, teas and early suppers, and offers a takeaway service if you want to take your snack onto the beach. The well-stocked shop sells books, contemporary jewellery and gifts.
Venue details
Entry details
Free entry to all
Free exhibitions to all
Tue – Sun and Bank Holidays, 10am – 6pm
Late night opening once a month until 10pm
Closed 24 – 26 Dec