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Saatchi Gallery

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Saatchi Gallery

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Why go

  • The 1985 opening included the first UK exhibitions for Cy Twombly and Brice Marden.
  • Damien Hirst’s preserved shark featured in the gallery’s 1992 Young British Artists exhibition.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • Curated exhibitionsExhibitions explore themes connected with contemporary creative culture.Saatchi Gallery
  • Refurbished headquartersArchitects Paul Davis + Partners and Allford Hall Monaghan Morris refurbished the building.Duke of York’s HQ

What's inside

  • 15 similarly proportioned exhibition spaces.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets through the gallery’s own website.

With kids

  • Educational programmes encourage young people’s artistic expression, fresh thinking and innovation.
  • By 2006, the gallery had welcomed 1,000 school classes.

Know before you go

  • Opening hours: Daily, 10:00–18:00.
  • Telephone: +44 20 7811 3070.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1999

    In 1999, the gallery donated 100 artworks to the Arts Council of Great Britain Collection.

    Saatchi Gallery - Wikipedia
  2. 2000

    In 2000, it donated 40 works to eight museums across Britain through the National Art Collections Fund.

    Saatchi Gallery - Wikipedia

  3. The gallery reinvests its revenue in its core activities to support access to contemporary art.

    Welcome to Saatchi Gallery London

Shorts

History

  1. 1986The gallery presented work by Anselm Kiefer and Richard Serra.
  2. 1987New York Art Now introduced American artists including Jeff Koons and Robert Gober to UK audiences.
  3. 1997Sensation presented 110 works by 42 artists at the Royal Academy and drew more than 300,000 visitors.
  4. 1998Neurotic Realism featured Cecily Brown, Ron Mueck and other artists.
  5. 1999Sensation reached New York after touring to Berlin.
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  1. 2003The gallery moved to County Hall, creating 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.
  2. 2004A warehouse fire destroyed works including Tracey Emin’s tent and Jake and Dinos Chapman’s Hell.
  3. 2005The Triumph of Painting began as a three-part series, initially focusing on established European painters.
  4. 9 October 2008The gallery reopened at the Duke of York’s HQ in Chelsea.
  5. 2019The gallery became a registered charity.

How to get there

  • 4 minOn footSloane Square Underground, served by the District and Circle lines, is a 3–4 minute walk away.
  • BusBuses 11, 19, 22, 49, 211 and 319 stop on King’s Road.
  • 25 minOn footVictoria mainline station is a 20–25 minute walk away.

Accessibility

  • Lift Lifts serve every floor.
  • Wheelchairs Wheelchairs can be requested.
  • Accessible parking Two accessible parking bays are behind the gallery.

Sources: Saatchi Gallery - Wikipedia · London/South Kensington-Chelsea - Wikivoyage (s… · Welcome to Saatchi Gallery London · Plan your visit » Saatchi Gallery · About » Saatchi Gallery · Saatchi Gallery - Wikipedia · Galerie Saatchi - Wikipedia · Saatchi Gallery: booking (its own site) · Saatchi Gallery: tickets (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
King's Road Duke of York's HQ, London

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Questions and answers

What did Saatchi Gallery’s Chelsea opening exhibition explore?

It explored China’s Cultural Revolution and contemporary politics.

What occupied Saatchi Gallery’s original premises?

A disused paint factory in St John’s Wood, north London.

Was Richard Wilson’s 20:50 associated with Saatchi Gallery?

Yes. The oil-filled room became a permanent installation at the gallery’s former Boundary Road venue.

What was shown at Saatchi Gallery’s County Hall opening?

A Damien Hirst retrospective and works by other Young British Artists.

What was Saatchi Gallery’s New Blood exhibition?

A 2004 exhibition of recent acquisitions, including Stella Vine and works using installation and new technologies.

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