Our top 5 exhibitions to visit this week.
It's far too obvious for us to suggest you visit our Young Masters exhibition this half term (open Monday Friday 11:30 - 18:30, and Saturday 12:00 - 16:00), so we've pulled together our top 5 London shows to brighten your half term week.
1. Death: A Self-portrait
Closing this Sunday, we highly recommend a visit. A little on the dark side but with a healthy dose of humour. Tip: Look for the tiny finger saw.
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:00, Thursday late to 22:00, and Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
Free admission.
2. Light Show
Interior design inspiration and endless whirlpools of installations. You must attend.
Now to 28th April
Hayward Gallery
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
Open 10:00 - 18:00 daily except Monday 12:00 - 18:00.
Booking in advance recommended. £11 per ticket, concessions apply.
3. Random International: Rain Room
Although a lengthy queue, it's perfect timing for an indoor picnic before experiencing indoor rain. Also it's the perfect excuse to drop into see our Young Masters on Whitecross Street. Win - win situation.
Now to 3rd March.
Barbican Centre.
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Open daily 11:00 - 20:00, Thurs to 22:00.
Free.
4. Film in Space: A groups show selected by Guy Sherwin.
When your local cinema doesn't quite cut it, Camden Arts Centre can offer you this exciting medley. Showcasing the expanded cinema movement from the 1970s, you can watch experimental film from Louisa Fairclough and Guy Sherwin himself.
Camden Arts Centre
Arkwright Road, London NW3 6DG
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 - 18:00, Wednesday lates closes at 21:00. Monday closed.
Free.
5. Schwitters in Britain
Pun intended, you can find this pot of inspiration at Tate Britain (get it?) Looking over Kurt Schwitters collaged career, maybe you can pick up a few ideas to entertain your little ones this half term. And there is the Tate ferry to carry you to Tate Modern to quench your arty thirst.
Tate Britain
Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Now - 12th May
Open daily 10:00 - 18:00, Friday lates closes at 21:00.
Advanced booking recommended. £10 per ticket, concessions apply.