Whitechapel Gallery, London

Name: Whitechapel Gallery
Address: 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7522 7888

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Facts and practical information

Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant East End, the Whitechapel Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Since its establishment in 1901, this historic institution has been dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge works from the world's most innovative artists.

The gallery's facade, an iconic example of Edwardian architecture, belies the modern creativity housed within. With a dynamic program of exhibitions, the Whitechapel Gallery presents a diverse array of visual arts, from painting and sculpture to film and photography. It has been the stage for the premieres of renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Frida Kahlo to the British public.

Spanning two floors, the gallery offers a series of white-walled spaces that allow the artwork to speak for itself. Visitors can expect to find thought-provoking solo shows from contemporary artists, as well as themed group exhibitions that explore current global issues and artistic trends.

In addition to its exhibitions, the Whitechapel Gallery is also known for its educational and community programs. Lectures, workshops, and film screenings provide a platform for dialogue and engagement, making art accessible to all.

Alternative names: Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauVisitors per year: 490 thous.Coordinates: 51°31'6"N, 0°4'23"W

Address

77-82 Whitechapel High StreetTower Hamlets (Spitalfields and Banglatown)London E1 7QX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7522 7888

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Day trips

Whitechapel Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Spitalfields Market, Petticoat Lane Market, Brick Lane Market, East London Mosque.

~690 ftNW
Covered Victorian market hall
Old Spitalfields Market, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the East End, Old Spitalfields Market is a vibrant testament to London's historic and contemporary market culture. A stone's throw from Liverpool Street station, this bustling market offers an eclectic mix of old and new, where Victorian...
~740 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's East End, Petticoat Lane Market is a vibrant and bustling street market steeped in history. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse array of goods, this London landmark is a must-visit for tourists seeking an authentic market...
~1890 ftN
Shopping, Street, Market
Brick Lane Market, London
10 min walk • Brick Lane Market is a London market centred on Brick Lane, in Tower Hamlets in east London. It is located at the northern end of Brick Lane and in the heart of east London's Bangladeshi community. It operates every Sunday from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
~1780 ftE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
East London Mosque, London
9 min walk • The East London Mosque is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate East. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe, and the biggest in the UK, accommodating more than 7,000 worshippers for congregational prayers.
~810 ftNE
Street
Brick Lane, London
4 min walk • Brick Lane is a street in the East End of London, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It runs from Swanfield Street in Bethnal Green in the north, crosses the Bethnal Green Road before reaching the busiest, most commercially active part which runs through Spitalfields, or along its eastern edge.
~1120 ftW
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Sandys Row Synagogue, London
6 min walk • Sandy's Row Synagogue is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London.
~630 ftSE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Brick Lane Mosque, London
4 min walk • Brick Lane Jamme Masjid, formerly known as the London Jamme Masjid, is a Muslim place of worship in Central London and is in the East End of London.
~1460 ftE
Shopping
Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London
8 min walk • The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was a business in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. At the time of the closure of its Whitechapel premises, it was the oldest manufacturing company in Great Britain.
~490 ftSE
Synagogue
Machzike Hadath, London
3 min walk • The Machzike Hadath community synagogue is a Lithuanian synagogue founded in 1891. The synagogue, also known as the Spitalfields Great Synagogue, was founded in 1891 in the East End of London, England. In 1893, it merged with the Machzike Shomrei Shabbat Synagogue of Booth Street.
~1770 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph's Aldgate, London
9 min walk • St Botolph's Aldgate is a Church of England parish church in the City of London and also, as it lies outside the line of the city's former eastern walls, a part of the East End of London.
~1730 ftSW
Church
Jubilee International Church, London
9 min walk • Jubilee International Church was established in 1992 with just 7 members in Clapham, London SW4. They then purchased and modernised a former 1935 Baptist church building and moved in 2006 to the Chinbrook and the former Chinbrook Meadows areas of Grove Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Whitechapel Gallery open?

Whitechapel Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Whitechapel Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Machzike Hadath, London (3 min walk), Museum of Immigration and Diversity, London (3 min walk), Brick Lane Mosque, London (4 min walk), Old Spitalfields Market, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Whitechapel Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitechapel Gallery:

Bus

Lolesworth Close • Lines: 242 (2 min walk)
Brushfield Street • Lines: 242 (2 min walk)

Metro

Aldgate East • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (6 min walk)
Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (8 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (9 min walk)
London Fenchurch Street (14 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (14 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (20 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (21 min walk)
Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (22 min walk)