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The Serpentine Gallery comprises two exhibition spaces located within a 5-minute walk of each other, on either side of the Serpentine Bridge in the heart of the Royal Park in Kensington Gardens. The Serpentine Gallery, established in 1970, and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in 2013, present exhibitions of art, architecture and design. Internationally renowned artists and designers are a must-see. London's favorite contemporary art gallery!

Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR.

This interactive, immersive gallery is located in the heart of the capital, just off Hyde Park. Step inside and prepare for an unforgettable multi-sensory journey through extraordinary canvases. You'll be invited to explore each gallery at your own pace. A café-bar awaits you within this dreamlike experience, where you can enjoy a coffee or a drink, as well as a dedicated boutique. Stroll, marvel and enjoy a fabulous artistic immersion during your visit.

In the heart of the City, Guildhall has been the centre of government since the Middle Ages. The first Guildhall was built in the 15th century, and its original porch has been preserved to this day. The façade, built in 1789, is a curious variation on the use of architectural elements from the era of cathedral builders. For several centuries, the Guildhall has been both the Parliament and the City Hall of La City. It houses the oldest watchmaking museum in the world.

This huge neo-classical building stands on the same site as the original Old Somerset House, built in 1547 by order of Edward Seymour, first Duke of Somerset. On the fall of the latter, the building became royal property and a place of entertainment, but as it fell into disrepair, the court moved to St James's Palace. It was William Chambers who, in the ^18th century, transformed the building in the purest Palladian style. Today, Somerset House is one of London's major cultural centers, housing the Courtauld Institute's collection since 1989. Less well known than some of London's other museums, the Courtauld Institute boasts a superb private collection, notably of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, including such masters as Degas, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. Somerset House is an important venue for exhibitions, events and art fairs. There's always something going on, with exhibitions, workshops, discussions and other cultural events. Its superb courtyard is the venue for summer concerts and film screenings under the stars. In winter, a skating rink is set up in a 100% fairytale atmosphere. Its exceptional architecture has been used as a backdrop for many famous films, including The Duchess and Love Actually. It's an institution not to be missed on your visit to the capital - you won't be disappointed, whatever the program!

Founded in 1946 by Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert Read, Peter Gregory, E.L.T. Mesens and Peter Watson, the Institute of Contemporary Arts quickly achieved the status of a museum of modern art, introducing the general public to artists of all kinds. Today, it hosts exhibitions and cutting-edge film screenings all year round. It's an astonishing sight in this very wise and traditional Mayfair district. Don't be fooled by the façade's apparent classicism.

The Saatchi Gallery moved from County Hall in 2005 and relocated to King's Road in 2008. The new multi-storey space allows for a better display of the works of contemporary artists selected by Charles Saatchi. The opening of this gallery in the London cultural panorama has been a real success and the famous collector who discovered artists such as Tracey Emin or Damien Hirst has a major influence on British art. The exhibitions change regularly but are always of high quality!

Housed in the former editorial offices of the Glasgow Herald, the Lighthouse building was the first commission for the great Mackintosh in 1893. It is now the home of Scotland's Centre for Architecture & Design, spread over five floors. The Mackintosh Centre is dedicated to the city's leading builder and his work, while the other levels are home to changing and temporary exhibitions. A lookout point at the top offers lovely views of Glasgow. Guided tours are available on Saturdays.

During its various reigns, the royal family acquired a sumptuous collection of works of art from all over the world. The Queen's Gallery was inaugurated by Her Majesty in 2002 and showcases some of the greatest masters of classical, baroque and Flemish painting, as well as pieces acquired during trips abroad. It is housed in an old Victorian church, just across the street from the Scottish Parliament. The exhibitions change regularly and the programming can be consulted online.

Like all self-respecting British cities, Bath has a public gallery displaying a wide variety of artworks from many different periods. Created in 1900 to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee, it is housed in a beautiful listed building. Over 1,500 pieces are on display, including numerous paintings dating from the ^18th century to the present day. Turner and Gainsborough in particular are featured, but there are also more modern artists. The gallery also offers courses and lectures, as well as private tours.

The Tate St Ives, little sister of the London Tates, was inaugurated by Prince Charles in June 1993. The quality collection features works by local and regional artists including Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. Also on view are temporary exhibitions by contemporary artists, with works regularly borrowed from the London head office. The museum has several floors and the galleries are lit by bay windows with views of the beach and the sea. The building itself is worth a visit. Inside, each room studies a specific theme. The Tate St Ives, like the Tate Modern in London, plays on pedagogy. For example, it is a perfect link between the artists of St Ives, the rest of the English artists and international artists such as Mondrian, Matisse or Braque. The elaborate scenography draws interesting parallels and also connects St Ives with the great artistic and historical periods. In the end, all these artists were friends: Hepworth helped Mondrian to move to London. Many also came to Cornwall and fell in love with the landscapes of this enchanting region. Don't miss the paintings of Alfred Wallis, a Cornish fisherman and artist. We love this naive, authentic art. Many artists have been inspired by this fisherman who paints to return to a certain form of simplicity in art. The Tate St Ives, is really a beautiful artistic stop not to be missed in the heart of this city of art and culture.

Place of major cultural events in the city that regularly organises exhibitions of contemporary art.

Learn about the frequent demonstrations of crafts (pottery, engraving, watercolour, enluminure…).

A train, a weather station, a boat, so far the miniature village has nothing very surprising, but on the turn of a mini-hill, you discover a beach of nudist model reduced, finally a little originality! The visit will entertain children, parents perhaps a little less.

This contemporary art centre presents, through a cinema, a bookshop and five galleries, various programmes by British and foreign artists. Highly multimedia, the Arnolfini art centre does not exclude any mode of expression: painting, drawing, sculpture and video are thus put to work here. The café is very pleasant and has a terrace on the quays. There is also a specialised bookshop on site, so that you can continue learning and discovering at home and at your own pace. Information and bookings can be made online.

Gallery of contemporary photography with a quality program. The management wishes to promote exhibitions on topical, political or social issues, in a committed approach that goes back to its origins. Indeed, the gallery was founded in 1983 by local photographers to represent the conflicts experienced in Belfast from the inside, and not from the media point of view. Today, it features both renowned international artists and art students. Over half a million photographs are archived here.

This important cultural centre has a rather prestigious collection of paintings from the 19th (Pre-Raphaelite, English and Scottish painters) and 20th centuries. It has a fabulous collection of fine art, but not only that. You will also see a collection of decorative arts (15,000 pieces), covering all facets of this art. It also features maritime history, the city's industrial history, an archaeology collection and a numismatic collection. Its renovation was recently completed (2017), providing a successful transformation.

The Perth Museum & Art Gallery traces the history of the city and the region, from geology, social facts, art, the environment... The statues, sculptures and paintings are interesting and some archaeological objects are more than 10,000 years old. There is also a collection of photos on local life that plunges into the past and temporary exhibitions all year round. The lovely neo-classical building alone is worth the trip.

This historical museum is located in a building with beautiful neo-gothic architecture. It would be ideal to visit on arrival in Dundee to better understand the city. Two floors and eight galleries tell the story of the city and the whole region over some 400 million years. The first men, the Victorian era, the whaling industry and many others are the subject of much attention, with the help of numerous period objects of great heritage and aesthetic value. An audioguide allows you to enjoy a complete visit in French.

Fans of art, crafts and design will come here to stroll through the former Victorian baths, which have been converted into a vast exhibition space. Popular artists come to present their work and creators are constantly working on it. Ceramics, pieces by cabinetmakers and glassblowers, contemporary furniture, jewellery, paintings and many others are displayed on several bright floors. The Tapestry Studio showcases the contemporary art of hand-woven tapestry and is world-renowned.

The National Library regularly exhibits a selection of manuscripts, engravings and other works on paper on various themes. Two temporary exhibitions are scheduled during the year. The John Murray Archive is on permanent display. Other famous manuscripts include Charles Darwin's original Origin of Species, but also rare books in gaelic scottish and Lowland scots, as well as old maps.