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Since it opened its doors in 1901, the Whitechapel Art Gallery has always aimed to bring the best in visual arts to the widest possible public. The gallery has no permanent collection but mounts an ever-changing programme of exhibitions. Today it is recognised as one of Britain's leading venues for exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

The Whitechapel is an independent gallery, registered as a charitable trust. It shows a great variety of work, including video and installation as well as painting and sculpture. The gallery exhibits art from both Britain and abroad, work by up-and-coming artists, widely recognised contemporary figures and artists from earlier in the century whose work remains relevant. It aims to show art that is of lasting importance, and that advances both artistic debate, and our understanding of the world.

A range of talks, films, tours, workshops and off-site projects accompanies exhibitions at The Whitechapel. Many of these are open to the general public while the rest are organised for schools, colleges and other groups in the community.

The area around Whitechapel hit the headlines a century ago because of the Whitechapel Murderer who was also known as Jack The Ripper.

Disabled Access
Our Access Guide provides thorough information about the Gallery's facilities, location, exhibition programme, events and activities, focusing on access for visitors with disabilities.

As the first major gallery to respond to part three of the Disability Discrimination Act, the Access Guide was launched by Margaret Hodge MP, Minister for Disabled People on 3 May 2000 and republished July 2001.

For further information or to receive a copy of the the Access Guide:
telephone: 020 7522 7855,
fax: 020 7377 1685,
minicom: 020 7522 7854
or email Education@whitechapel.org

Wheelchairs
If you need one, you can borrow a wheelchair from us during your visit. We don't limit the number of wheelchairs that we allow in the gallery at any one time. There are five wheelchair spaces in the lecture theatre, but we can make more spaces available if you ask us before hand.

Guide Dogs
We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs, and they can stay with you while you are in the gallery. If you want to bring your guide or hearing dog to an event in our lecture theatre, please call in advance to reserve a seat next to the aisle. We can also provide drinking water for your dog.

Opening Times
Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday 11:00 - 21:00