About Nottingham Contemporary

Nottingham Contemporary is a free gallery for international contemporary art, with exhibitions, events and learning programmes exploring ideas about today’s society.

Nottingham Contemporary presents international contemporary art through exhibitions, events, learning programmes and research. Its programme offers different perspectives on today’s society while creating space for important discussions.

Since opening in 2009, the gallery has welcomed two million visitors and presented more than 50 exhibitions. Around 23,000 people take part in its learning activities each year, all free of charge.

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International contemporary art
Explore a changing programme of exhibitions featuring art and ideas from around the world.
Free exhibitions and events
The gallery’s exhibitions, events and learning activities are available free of charge.
Ideas and discussion
Research, talks and learning programmes connect contemporary art with important questions about society.
Plan your visit
Best time
A weekday afternoon is ideal for a quieter gallery visit. Check the current exhibition programme before travelling.
Getting there
The gallery is at Weekday Cross in the Lace Market, close to Lace Market tram stop and around ten minutes on foot from Nottingham station.
Facilities
Toilets are available.
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