The Hayward Gallery , London

The Hayward Gallery is an art gallery within the Southbank Centre in London and is named after the late Sir Isaac Hayward, the former leader of the London County Council. It was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1968. The building is an outstanding example of sixties brutalist architecture and is one of the few remaining buildings of this style.

The Hayward hosts 3 or 4 major temporary exhibitions each year. It does not host permanent collections. The Hayward's exhibition policy embraces visual art from all periods, and previous exhibitions include the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Edvard Munch and the French Impressionists. Recently the programme has concentrated on surveys of contemporary art which complement the spaces and powerful concrete structure of the building, such as those of works by Dan Flavin and Antony Gormley.

It has hosted two surveys of works from the Arts Council Collection: British art 1940–1980 and How to Improve the World: 60 Years of British Art.

Opening Times

Open daily 10am - 6pm
Thursdays and Fridays until 8pm

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Ticket Prices

To find admission prices, including concessions and group discounts, please search for the event or exhibition you wish to attend - you will be able to book your tickets online.

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Telephone: 0207 960 4200

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