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A person viewing a photography exhibition called ‘Queer Britain’

Installation view of 'Chosen Family' at Queer Britain

Image courtesy of Queer Britain 2022, © John Sturrock.

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Looking for a photography exhibition near you?

From the birth of photography to cutting-edge current work, here’s where to find photography exhibitions in the UK as well as galleries dedicated to photography, film, and the moving image.

Whether you’re in London or elsewhere in the UK, find a fascinating photography exhibition for your perfect day out.

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Jewish Museum London

Free entry and free exhibitions

Arnolfini

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Ballycastle Museum

Northern Ireland

Barbican Art Gallery

50% off exhibitions

Beck Isle Museum

Bolton Museum & Aquarium

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City Art Centre

50% off exhibitions

Dimbola Museum & Galleries

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Prenton Road North, 2011

Tabitha Jussa

Popular photography exhibitions

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Match Day

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Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Ian Macdonald: Fixing Time

20 July 2024 - 4 January 2025

National Glass Centre

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Picture Perfect: A Century of...

16 November 2024 - 20 April 2025

Gainsborough's House

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Monster Chetwynd, Christopher...

1 November - 6 December 2024

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Upcoming events

Make, play and learn at events across the UK

Netti Habel: I Cling to the Sk...

24 September 2024 - 23 March 2025

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM)

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Blenheim Palace

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