Free Admission to all Exhibitions
What's On
Dazzle: Continuing the Art of Disruption
Dazzle camouflage is one of the most strikingly aesthetic tools of war ever employed. Beautiful, stunning and, in practice, terrifying, it was a rare occurrence where art was the technology and war became the medium.
Coming Soon – Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
Leonardo da Vinci: a life in drawing at Southampton City Art Gallery is the only Leonardo exhibition on the South Coast This display will feature twelve drawings which reflect the full range of Leonardo’s practice including anatomy, botany, engineering, and cartography.
Please DO Touch Trail (under 5’s)
Enjoy, explore and experience art as a family in this tactile and interactive exhibition
Things To Do
There’s a whole host of things to do at Southampton City Art Gallery, from activities, talks and tours aimed at all ages.
Our Collection
We are home to an inspiring collection of over 5,300 works from the Renaissance to the present day.
Learning
We offer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enrich their exploration of art.
Venue Hire
The gallery can be hired for weddings, civil ceremonies, drinks receptions and even more.
About us
Explore Southampton City Art Gallery’s diverse collection of fine art, which can tell the story of European art from the Renaissance through to the present day. Regularly rotating displays feature works from the collection, national touring exhibitions and work by local artists.
There’s also a range of creative workshops and activities to suit all ages all year round.
Free to visit – You’ll find us in the heart of the Southampton’s cultural quarter.