Visit
Whether you’re from Oxford or visiting our world-renowned city for the day, we can’t wait to see you. Discover artists from across the globe in our internationally celebrated exhibition programme, express your creative flair in the Studio, immerse yourself in acclaimed British artist Emma Hart’s new art installation Café, relax in our welcome area, and explore our exciting range of live events. Step through our doors and make our space your own.
Opening Hours
Modern Art Oxford is free.
Closed Monday
Tuesday 11am-6pm
Wednesday 11am-6pm
Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Visual Story
This is a step-by-step guide to help you plan your visit. It uses photos and simple descriptions to show what to expect when you arrive, how to move through the building, and the facilities available.
Sensory Map
A Sensory Map shows the different sights, sounds, and sensations you might experience as you move through the building. It’s designed to help you prepare for areas that may feel busy, quiet, bright, or noisy.
Upper Galleries
Discover world-leading contemporary art in our Upper Galleries, transformed with each exhibition.
On now: Mike Nelson’s Double Negative (The Clown). Explore immersive spaces, discover unexpected rooms and lose yourself in the details.
Ground Floor Gallery
Putting community at the centre of the gallery with exciting exhibitions co-created by artists and local people.
On now: The Shape of What Remains, as part of the Platform Graduate Award 2026.
Café
Don’t leave without a visit to our Café, designed by artist Emma Hart. Step inside her artwork, Club Together, where colour, light and shadow surround you as you enjoy a meal, coffee or cake, with food made using local ingredients.
The Studio
Sensory play, creative activities, adult evening classes and so much more! Create your own artwork, express yourself and develop your skills.
Archival Displays
Connect with our years of history, and explore the work of exceptional artists and communities past and present including Yoko Ono, Jesse Darling, Anish Kapoor and many, many more!
The Shop
Choose meaningful mementos, or browse our range of gifts and artworks by independent makers and artisans.
Discover a selection of our products online today.
Welcome Space
Unwind, meet or work in our social spaces.
Children and Families
Bring the kids along! Everybody is welcome in our exhibitions, and you’ll find free activity sheets and backpacks at our welcome desk to help you explore.
Getting Here
Find out how to join us, and discover our accessibility plans to ensure everybody is welcome at Modern Art Oxford.
Group Visits
Get in touch with our friendly team to book your visit for 10 or more people.