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Exclusive Experiences

Group Tours

With world-class art and breathtaking sea views you’ll never be short of inspiration at Turner Contemporary. Entry to the gallery is free but you can enhance your visit with a private group tour led by experts. Learn about the current exhibition, gain some understanding of the artist/s and discover new ways to engage with art.

Tours can take place between 10.30am and 4pm (galleries close at 5pm) and last for 45 minutes.

  • Engagement Assistant £5 + VAT per person
  • Assistant Curator £10 + VAT per person
  • Curator £20 + VAT per person

All groups should be a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 people.

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Welcome and Introduction to Turner Contemporary

A 15-20 minute introduction to the gallery, past exhibitions, modern day links with the historical legacy of JMW Turner, our work and the social and economic impact in the local community.

Tours can take place between 10.30am and 4pm (galleries close at 5pm) and last for 45 minutes.

  • Senior Manager £00 – £200 + VAT
  • Curator £300 + VAT
  • Director £400 + VAT

All groups should be a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 people.

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Private views and bespoke tours

Is your group arriving by train and would like to be met at the station by our welcoming guides? Would you like to know more of the history of Margate or visit some of the wonderful attractions or artists studios in the town?

For an exclusive experience with out of hours viewings of the current exhibition for groups of up to 100 people, a guided tour and drinks/canapes reception or private dinner contact our venue hire and events team for availability, details and prices.

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Gallery Introduction

  • 20 minute introduction
  • Suitable for KS1 and up, and Language Schools
  • £25 + VAT for a group of up to 33 students and their accompanying adults

Turner Contemporary is located on the site where J.M.W Turner, one of the most famous artists in the world, came to create. Hear from gallery staff to uncover his story and find out more about the gallery, cultural regeneration, and the current exhibition on display.

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