Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre

Guildhall Art Gallery was established in 1886 as, 'a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city'. Visitors can discover works dating from 1670 to the present, including seventeenth century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and a fascinating range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history, set in a tranquil square in the historic Square Mile.

Step into the ruins of London's Roman Amphitheatre, in which crowds would once have gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combats. Lost for centuries, the original circular walls were rediscovered by archaeologists working on the site of the new Guildhall Art Gallery building in 1988.

The Gallery runs a regular programme of exhibitions and small displays throughout the year. Look out for various events, including Gallery Sundays, Late Views, tours, talks, and performances.

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Sat, Nov 11, 1:00 PM

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Wed, Oct 25, 10:30 AM

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Sat, Oct 14, 11:00 AM

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London: The never-ending city – Open House family hub

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Sat, May 13, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Feb 10, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Jan 13, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Dec 9, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 11, 1:00 PM

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Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire - Half Term Family Day

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00 AM

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London: The never-ending city – Open House family hub

Sun, Sep 10, 11:00 AM

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Sat, May 13, 11:00 AM

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Guildhall Art Gallery was established in 1886 as, 'a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city'. Visitors can discover works dating from 1670 to the present, including seventeenth century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and a fascinating range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history, set in a tranquil square in the historic Square Mile.

Step into the ruins of London's Roman Amphitheatre, in which crowds would once have gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combats. Lost for centuries, the original circular walls were rediscovered by archaeologists working on the site of the new Guildhall Art Gallery building in 1988.

The Gallery runs a regular programme of exhibitions and small displays throughout the year. Look out for various events, including Gallery Sundays, Late Views, tours, talks, and performances.

Events

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Mar 9, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Feb 10, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Jan 13, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Dec 9, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Nov 11, 1:00 PM

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Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire - Half Term Family Day

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00 AM

Free

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London: The never-ending city – Open House family hub

Sun, Sep 10, 11:00 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Aug 12, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Jul 8, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Jun 10, 11:00 AM

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Sat, May 13, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Mar 9, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Feb 10, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Jan 13, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Dec 9, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Nov 11, 1:00 PM

Free

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Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire - Half Term Family Day

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00 AM

Free

London: The never-ending city – Open House family hub primary image

London: The never-ending city – Open House family hub

Sun, Sep 10, 11:00 AM

Free

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Aug 12, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, Jul 8, 11:00 AM

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Sat, Jun 10, 11:00 AM

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Second Saturday Family Activities

Sat, May 13, 11:00 AM

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