We offer free displays and one ticketed exhibition each season. See what’s on for information about each show.
If you are visiting a ticketed show, it is advisable to book your tickets online ahead of the visit, but you can purchase them at the ticket desk upon arrival too. Please note we do not accept cash at the ticket desk.
| Standard | £15 / £16.50 (with 10% donation*) |
| Concession | £9.50 / £10.45 (with 10% donation*) |
| National Art Pass | £7.50 /£8.10 (with 10% donation*) |
| Whitechapel Gallery Members | FREE |
| Under 16s | FREE |
Free entry to all exhibitions during Whitechapel Lates: every Thursday 6–9pm
*Donations/Gift Aid
By adding a donation, you will be further helping to fund our programme and support our charitable aims. If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider Gift Aiding your donation. Ask a member of staff for further information or visit our website.
**Concessions include: Disabled Visitors (carers go free); NHS Staff; Seniors (60+); Students (with Student ID); Job Seekers
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11am-6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am-6pm |
| Thursday | 11am-9pm |
| Friday | 11am-6pm |
| Saturday | 11am-6pm |
| Sunday | 11am-6pm |
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High St
London
E1 7QX
+44 (0)20 7522 7888
[email protected]
As a smaller gallery, we ask that you book your group visit at least 2 weeks in advance. Groups over 9 people constitute a group booking.
School groups go free
University groups are £6.50 per person
Community groups are free
Please complete your booking form here.
Baby changing facilities are on the ground floor, near Alba Caffe.
Fidget spinners and other sensory tools can be found at the Information Desk on the ground floor.
There are chairs, sofas and books available in Common Rooms, accessible via lift or stairs.
Under 16’s attend ticketed exhibitions for free.
Full information about access resources and facilities can be found on the Access page.
For assistance with planning your visit around the Gallery, please contact the Visitor Services team:
+44 (0)20 7522 7888
If you are planning a longer visit, there are options for refuelling.
You can bring your own lunch, we have two tables on the ground floor in the foyer area you are welcome to use.
Our onsite cafe Alba has sweet and savoury options.
There are many delicious choices in our local area – feel free to ask a member of staff for recommendations.
From airy studios and brick-exposed Galleries to a purpose-built auditorium, the gallery has many versatile spaces for hire.
If you are interested in hiring our spaces for private events, visit the Venue Hire page for more information.
Free WiFi is available across the gallery.
Common Rooms offers a free space to sit, read, chat, relax or do some work. It provides sofas, a large table and a plethora of books.
Baby changing facilities are on the ground floor, near Alba Caffe.
Fidget spinners and other sensory tools can be found at the Information Desk on the ground floor.
Is it free to enter?
Each season we have one ticketed exhibition and several free displays
What about your permanent collection?
We do not house a collection, all our exhibitions are temporary.
Are pets allowed?
Service dogs, with certification can be admitted into the exhibition.
Can I show my work at the Whitechapel Gallery?
Ask for a handout at information desk, with signposting about artist opportunities
I left something, do you have Lost Property?
Please email [email protected] with a description of your item. Please note items found in the toilets will be disposed of due to hygiene risk.
What else can I do in the area?
We are located in the buzzing heart of East London, around the corner from Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Aldgate.
We are less than 1 minute walk from Aldgate East underground station. Alternatively, Liverpool Street and Tower Gateway stations and Shoreditch High Street or Whitechapel overground stations are approximately 15 minutes walks from the Gallery.
The 25, 205 and 254 stop outside the gallery.
The 15, 115, 40, 42,45 and 67 buses stop outside Aldgate Station.
The 35, 43,78,149, 242, 344 and 388 stop on Commercial Road.
The 242 and 253 stop outside Liverpool Street Station.
Please contact Transport for London for detailed travel advice tfl.gov.uk.
Cycling is recommended as an alternative mode of transport. The nearest docking stations for Santander Cycle Hire are at Altab Ali Park, Aldgate East, with 15 docking stations, and Braham Street, Aldgate, with 34 docking stations available.
Visitors are encouraged to use public transport where possible. There are a number of external parking facilities nearby for visitors wishing to travel by car, please contact the facilities directly for more information.
NCP Whitechapel High Street, Spreadeagle Yard (off Commercial Street), London, E1 7PJ.
T: 0845 050 7080
Buckle Street Multistorey Car Park, Buckle Street, London, E1 8EH
Free parking for Blue Badge holders is available at the top of Osborn Street in the pay and display booths for an unlimited period. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
