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What to see over half term

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Make the most of your half term break and get exploring with a Teacher Art Pass.

Take some time for yourself this half term and treat yourself to a culture trip.

Did you know that visiting museums and art galleries can have a positive impact on our wellbeing? They offer spaces to be creative, get inspired, and learn more about the world around us.

Plus, they make great places to explore with friends and family where you can relax and enjoy some culture together.

We've highlighted some of the best museums, galleries and historic places to visit this half term with a Teacher Art Pass, which gives you incredible benefits at every venue listed, including 50% off major exhibitions, reduced-price entry, and exclusive offers in museum shops and cafés.

You can also add Plus One or Plus Kids options to your pass, so you can experience museums with friends and family, and share the benefits of a membership with them too.

Discover some of the best museums to visit with your Teacher Art Pass

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François Morellet, Random distribution of squares, 1963 and Julio Le Parc, Double Mirror, 1966, installation view in Electric Dreams, Tate Modern, 2024

Tate Modern

Tate Modern is one of the world's biggest modern and contemporary art museums and a must-see if you're visiting London. Experience the drama of the monumental Turbine Hall and then check out the incredible exhibitions that are on: Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit and Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet.

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Dovecot Studios, Chris Ofili and Dovecot Weavers, The Caged Bird's Song, 2017

Dovecot Studios

Peek at an internationally-renowned tapestry and a centre for contemporary art and craft in the centre of Edinburgh. Dovecot Studios has an established heritage of working with artists from across the world to create textile works. And on top of all that, they run an inspiring exhibition programme. From 7 February, learn all about the colourful world of the Scottish Colourists, a radical group of painters who created their own version of 20th-century art.

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Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery

A hub of contemporary art in London's East End, the Whitechapel Gallery is a must-visit for anyone looking to discover something new, showcasing both established and emerging artists who are paving the way in culture. And if you have a penchant for buying books and art-inspired gifts, their bookshop is a bibliophile's dream. From 12 February, catch their retrospective of British artist Donald Rodney.

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Installation view of The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum

Design Museum

If you're looking for creative inspiration, the Design Museum in London is bound to get those juices flowing. Learn all about the fascinating history of the designs that have shaped the world through free displays and inspiring exhibitions that investigate the relationship between design and a whole range of topics. Take their current Tim Burton exhibition – you'll learn all about the distinctive director and the expansiveness of his creativity. Just make sure to book ahead of your visit; this one's super popular.

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Room 3, Walker Art Gallery

Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery houses an impressive art collection, spanning painting, sculpture and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to today. And don't miss their free Conversations exhibition, closing on 9 March, where you can discover contemporary works by 50 Black women and non-binary artists.

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Towner Eastbourne © Marc Atkins / Art Fund 2020

Towner Eastbourne

Towner Eastbourne is a must for anyone interested in art and creativity. They've been collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for the past 100 years, and now have a staggering collection. Explore the power of drawing in their current exhibition, with over 100 works illustrating how images can communicate what words sometimes can't. Topics covered include displacement, loss, memories and the imagination.

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The Holburne Museum, interior

The Holburne Museum

Housed in one of Bath's signature Georgian buildings, with a modern extension, the Holburne Museum programmes a range of historical and contemporary exhibitions. With a Teacher Art Pass, get 50% off both of their current exhibitions. Dive into photography's influence on portraiture and Pop art in Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol. Or discover Diedrick Brackens, a contemporary textile artist exploring African American and queer identity.

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Science Museum Lates

Science Museum

London's Science Museum is the perfect place to explore the wonders of science and technology, with its exciting displays telling stories of major scientific achievements. Get hands-on with science in their interactive Wonderlab experience and don't miss their exhibition spotlighting the Palace of Versailles' history of scientific innovation.

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Compton Verney grounds in winter

Compton Verney

Unwind in the peaceful grounds at Compton Verney, which boasts 120 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, including their new contemporary sculpture park. You'll get 50% off entry with a Teacher Art Pass, and if the weather isn't on your side, why not pop inside the 18th-century country house and check out one of their inspiring exhibitions? From 15 February, experience sculptures by contemporary artist Emii Alrai inspired by the house's Naples collection.

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