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Here's the latest news from museums, galleries, heritage and art. From the latest exhibitions, to record breaking art auctions.

Hockney painted self-portrait with artist in a suit and cap and holding a paintbrush

Hockney painted self-portrait with artist in a suit and cap and holding a paintbrush

David Hockney returns to Tate Britain for 90th birthday exhibition in 2027

A Rembrandt painting on an easel showing a priest holding a scroll. In a studio, a person works in the background. Warm, dim colors dominate.

A Rembrandt painting on an easel showing a priest holding a scroll. In a studio, a person works in the background. Warm, dim colors dominate.

Rijksmuseum discover new Rembrandt painting depicting biblical Zacharias scene

Three people stand facing a large digital billboard at Piccadilly Circus displaying "The Bayeux Tapestry is coming this September" in a city setting.

Three people stand facing a large digital billboard at Piccadilly Circus displaying "The Bayeux Tapestry is coming this September" in a city setting.

British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry tickets will go on sale in July 2026

Sir Quentin Blake drawing on a wall with black sketches. He wears a checkered shirt and dark jacket, smiling in an artistic studio setting.

Sir Quentin Blake drawing on a wall with black sketches. He wears a checkered shirt and dark jacket, smiling in an artistic studio setting.

Quentin Blake Centre to open in May 2026 as world's largest illustration museum

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square in London with fountains, Nelson's Column, and National Gallery. People are walking and relaxing. Clear sky.

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square in London with fountains, Nelson's Column, and National Gallery. People are walking and relaxing. Clear sky.

Shock National Gallery redundancies as £8m deficit revealed

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Demand crashes Natural History Museum's Pokémon shop on opening day

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

National Portrait Gallery's Jenny Saville exhibition gave 14,000 free tickets to young people

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Rijksmuseum expanding to Eindhoven with new outpost

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

Mauritshuis moving Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring to Japan in rare loan

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Tate Britain to open Hurvin Anderson's first ever major retrospective exhibition

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

V&A Director Tristram Hunt knighted by King in New Year Honours

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Henry Moore exhibition at Kew Gardens is artist's largest ever outdoor display

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

V&A to open huge Schiaparelli fashion exhibition in March 2026

Sepia-toned Lucian Freud portrait of a person resting their head on one hand, wearing a zigzag-patterned suit and scarf. Calm expression, dated 22.11.44.

Sepia-toned Lucian Freud portrait of a person resting their head on one hand, wearing a zigzag-patterned suit and scarf. Calm expression, dated 22.11.44.

170 Lucian Freud drawings star in National Portrait Gallery exhibition in 2026

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

Maria Balshaw with short white hair in a green floral dress, arms crossed, looks left. Gray draped background, calm and poised expression.

Maria Balshaw with short white hair in a green floral dress, arms crossed, looks left. Gray draped background, calm and poised expression.

Maria Balshaw quits as Tate Director after 9 years

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Tate Modern building with a blue sky

Tate Modern building with a blue sky

Tate Modern strike by 150 staff will see disruption to major exhibitions

Two people stand inside Our Story, a dark room, pointing at a digital jungle wall display featuring a gorilla. Lush greenery creates an immersive scene

Two people stand inside Our Story, a dark room, pointing at a digital jungle wall display featuring a gorilla. Lush greenery creates an immersive scene

Natural History Museum extends 'Our Story with David Attenborough’ due to huge demand

The modern Zayed National Museum building with curved, lattice-like structures and a central fountain. Palm trees adorn the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

The modern Zayed National Museum building with curved, lattice-like structures and a central fountain. Palm trees adorn the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

After years of delay, Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi to finally open on 3 December 2025

A young Agatha Christie in a white dress with a pearl necklace, gazing calmly to the side. Black and white portrait with a soft background. Classic appearance.

A young Agatha Christie in a white dress with a pearl necklace, gazing calmly to the side. Black and white portrait with a soft background. Classic appearance.

British Library announces major Agatha Christie exhibition opening October 2026

Abstract Barbara Hepworth sculpture with smooth gray curves and a bright yellow hollow center sits on a rectangular base against a dark background.

Abstract Barbara Hepworth sculpture with smooth gray curves and a bright yellow hollow center sits on a rectangular base against a dark background.

Barbara Hepworth’s radical use of colour is finally getting its own exhibition

The National Gallery's facade with columns, large art banners, and "NG200" signs. People gather below in winter clothing. Subdued sky.

The National Gallery's facade with columns, large art banners, and "NG200" signs. People gather below in winter clothing. Subdued sky.

National Gallery to let lottery-chosen citizens shape its future

Venetian canal scene by Canaletto with gondolas, people boating on turquoise water, and historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Elegant and serene mood.

Venetian canal scene by Canaletto with gondolas, people boating on turquoise water, and historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Elegant and serene mood.

Mauritshuis to host ‘Grand Tour’ exhibition with masterpieces from Britain's stately homes

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

British Museum will display Bayeux Tapestry in its first ever return to UK

A crinkled, yellowed condom on a stand, featuring a printed illustration of four people. The background is dark and minimalist.

A crinkled, yellowed condom on a stand, featuring a printed illustration of four people. The background is dark and minimalist.

Rijksmuseum acquires rare 200-year-old condom

David Attenborough in a suit stands in a grand Natural History Museum hall with a whale skeleton above. Arched stone architecture and banners in the background.

David Attenborough in a suit stands in a grand Natural History Museum hall with a whale skeleton above. Arched stone architecture and banners in the background.

David Attenborough launches immersive experience at London’s Natural History Museum

Woman in 1940s attire stands under an arch, observing war-torn ruins. She wears a tailored suit, hat with feather, exuding a somber mood.

Woman in 1940s attire stands under an arch, observing war-torn ruins. She wears a tailored suit, hat with feather, exuding a somber mood.

Lee Miller exhibition at Tate Britain is UK's largest on the American photographer

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

Neoclassical Tate Britain building with columns, red banners reading "Tate Britain," trees, and people walking nearby under a clear blue sky.

Neoclassical Tate Britain building with columns, red banners reading "Tate Britain," trees, and people walking nearby under a clear blue sky.

Tate Britain's Clore Garden first-look designs revealed

Pitzhanger's historic building with ornate columns and statues on a sunny day. Yellow brick facade, arched windows, green door. Clear blue sky.

Pitzhanger's historic building with ornate columns and statues on a sunny day. Yellow brick facade, arched windows, green door. Clear blue sky.

Rebecca Lyons is new Pitzhanger Manor director

Chila Burman stands smiling in front of colorful steps and neon signs at Tate Britain. Vibrant patterns and lights create a lively atmosphere.

Chila Burman stands smiling in front of colorful steps and neon signs at Tate Britain. Vibrant patterns and lights create a lively atmosphere.

Tate Liverpool announces Chila Kumari Singh Burman retrospective

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