What's on in London on Friday 17th November 2023
Top events happening London
Museum Late: Posters and Posers
Celebrate the opening of the new Global Poster Gallery, and discover iconic posters and artworks after dark. Enjoy expert talks revealing the stories behind the artworks on display: Join Head Curator Matt Brosnan for a highlights tour of the How …
6:45pm to 10:00pm£18London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
Celebrate the opening of the new Global Poster Gallery, and discover iconic posters and artworks after dark. Enjoy expert talks revealing the stories behind the artworks on display: Join Head Curator Matt Brosnan for a highlights tour of the How …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Soldiers of the CommonwealthExplore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Exhibition ends on Friday 17th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePimlico
Explore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Keith Clapson - Touching the SurfaceThis exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham
This exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a cultureA display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeLondon Museum Docklands, Poplar
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Tears of GoldAn exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark Cathedral, Southwark
An exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
The Polar Silk RoadTemperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeNatural History Museum, South Kensington
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Traditional Art as Living Practice A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Garrison Chapel, Sloane Square
A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …
Engineers CreateThe exhibition is a journey through an Alladin’s cave of engineering exploration. How do engineers think about structure and form, surface and movement? The exhibition presents a physical expression of the collaborative contribution of engineers to sculpture, bridges, buildings and …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Crypt Gallery, Camden
The exhibition is a journey through an Alladin’s cave of engineering exploration. How do engineers think about structure and form, surface and movement? The exhibition presents a physical expression of the collaborative contribution of engineers to sculpture, bridges, buildings and …
Crown and CoronationThe launch event of Crown and Coronation at the Tower of London before it begins its UK wide tour in 2024. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light installation that celebrates …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing Soon£19.50Tower of London, Tower Hill
The launch event of Crown and Coronation at the Tower of London before it begins its UK wide tour in 2024. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light installation that celebrates …
Re:Imagining Musicals This display celebrates the glittering world of musical theatre, exploring the evolution and craftmanship of iconic musicals, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics SIX the Musical, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This free display showcases 100 …
Exhibition ends on Monday 27th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
This display celebrates the glittering world of musical theatre, exploring the evolution and craftmanship of iconic musicals, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics SIX the Musical, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This free display showcases 100 …
Display of Rock, Pop & Film memorabiliaAhead of being sold at auction, a collection of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia will be shown at Bonham’s auction house. Officially for prospective buyers, viewing days are open to the public as well to have a look.
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 29th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
Ahead of being sold at auction, a collection of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia will be shown at Bonham’s auction house. Officially for prospective buyers, viewing days are open to the public as well to have a look.