Gilbert & George Centre
Free gallery in a former Spitalfields brewery showing changing displays of work by the artists Gilbert & George, with weekly free highlight tours.
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About the museum
The Gilbert & George Centre was founded in 2017 by the artists Gilbert & George to provide a permanent exhibition space for their legacy. It opened to the public on 1 April 2023 in Spitalfields in London's East End, near the artists' home and studio. In keeping with their "Art for All" idea, admission is free.
The building was originally a brewery, built in the early 19th century. SIRS Architects converted it, keeping many original features, and the project received a RIBA London Award in 2025. Visitors enter through a courtyard to the reception, a film room and several galleries, including the Main Gallery, the Beam Gallery and the Lower Gallery.
Gilbert and George met at Saint Martin's School of Art in 1967 and have worked together as one artist ever since. They became known for the "Living Sculpture" performance of 1969 and for almost 3,000 pictures made since 1971. The Centre shows changing displays of their pictures and postcard art, and offers free highlight tours every Saturday.
Highlights
- Changing displays of Gilbert & George pictures
- Postcard art and large-scale photo pictures
- Converted early 19th century brewery
- Free highlight tour every Saturday at 16:00
- Film room
- Founded
- 2023
- Operated by
- The Gilbert & George Centre (charity)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
|---|
General admission is free; some special events may need booking. Highlight tours are free, with a donation of 5 pounds encouraged.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main entrance to reception and the film room has ground-level access, and there is a lift between all floors. Each gallery has public seating. The accessible toilet and baby changing room are on the lower floor. Assistance dogs are welcome. Visitors are asked to contact the Centre in advance so their requirements can be met.
Kids & families
- Baby changing facilities
The Centre has a baby changing room on the lower floor. Free educational tours are available for school groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Aldgate East station · 5-min walk
Aldgate East station (District and Hammersmith & City lines) is a 5 minute walk, Liverpool Street station about 10 minutes, Shoreditch High Street station (Overground) about 11 minutes and Whitechapel station (Elizabeth line and Overground) about 12 minutes. Bus 242 stops at Folgate Street; buses 15, 25, 115, 135, 205, 242 and 254 stop at Aldgate East station.
By car
There are very few pay-and-display spaces nearby. Santander Cycles docking stations are at Fashion Street, Fournier Street and Old Montague Street, and there are a few bike stands in the yard.
The Centre is just outside the Congestion Charge zone.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
There is an on-site and an online shop. Limited lockers in reception can hold small bags; large rucksacks and luggage are not allowed. Wi-Fi is available in the building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed for private, non-commercial use; flash, filming, tripods, selfie sticks and large cameras are not allowed. |
| Good to know | Free highlight tours take place every Saturday at 16:00 and last about 45 to 90 minutes. Private tours can be arranged by email, and teachers can book free educational tours. There is no lunch space for school groups. |
