Best exhibitions in London
London runs major exhibitions and intimate shows side by side, and there is always something opening. Museums and galleries across the city mount survey shows, single-room presentations and touring blockbusters, often several at once, so the venues to keep an eye on are the ones with a full programme rather than a single headline.
The venues below are ordered by how busy their exhibition programme is, drawn from the shows each has coming up. It is a picture of where the activity is rather than a critic's list, so a venue near the top is one with plenty on that you can go and see in person.
25 places ranked right now
- Design Museum W8 6AG 162 upcoming events
- V&A South Kensington SW7 2RL 25 upcoming events
- Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT 20 upcoming events
- British Library NW1 2DB 20 upcoming events
- Museum of the Home E2 8EA 19 upcoming events
- Southbank Centre SE1 8XX 12 upcoming events
- Somerset House - The Edmond J. Safra, Fountain Court WC2R 1LA 11 upcoming events
- The National Gallery WC2N 5DN 11 upcoming events
- Wellcome Collection NW1 2BE 11 upcoming events
- Sadler's Wells Theatre EC1R 4TN 9 upcoming events
- Tate Modern Bankside 8 upcoming events
- Angels Costumes 1 Garrick Road Hendon London Map NW9 6AA 7 upcoming events
- St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London Map SW17 0QT 7 upcoming events
- Tate Britain Millbank 7 upcoming events
- Museum of Richmond TW9 1TP 5 upcoming events
- Greenwich Theatre SE10 8ES 5 upcoming events
- Barbican Centre EC2Y 8AE 5 upcoming events
- Cadogan Hall SW1X 9DQ 5 upcoming events
- Pontone Gallery W1T 3DB 4 upcoming events
- St James’ SE13 6LF 4 upcoming events
- Soho Theatre Walthamstow E17 4QH 4 upcoming events
- Camden Arts Centre NW3 6DG 4 upcoming events
- Young V&A E2 9PA 4 upcoming events
- The Bill Murray N1 8NQ 4 upcoming events
- Sewing Machine Museum 308 Balham High Road London SW17 7AA 3 upcoming events
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Frequently asked questions
How are these ranked?
They are ordered by the number of upcoming exhibition events each venue has listed, so the ranking reflects how active a programme is rather than a review score. A venue near the top is simply one with a lot on in the days ahead.
Are these events in person?
Yes. OnlyHere only lists events you can physically attend in London, so every exhibition here is one you visit in person, never an online-only show.
How many best exhibitions in london are ranked right now?
There are 25 places ranked on this page right now. It updates daily.