Towner - the Contemporary Art Museum in Eastbourne
Visit Towner in Eastbourne, one of the South East's leading art galleries, based on the Sussex coast. Housed in an iconic new building in the heart of Eastbourne's cultural district, discover our unique programme of contemporary exhibions and visual art at the gallery, alongside displays from the renowned Towner Collection.
Find us at Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ. Tel: 01323 434670
Familiar Visions
An exhibition of Father and Son, featuring the work of Eric and James Ravilious together for the very first time, inviting exploration of the similarities between them and revealing a deep seated love for the land inherant to both.
Towner is open 10am - 6pm Tuesday to Friday, and Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission to the gallery and all exhibitions is free, save for one paying exhibition per year. For more information on accessibility, contact details and a location map follow the link.
A Walk in the Park features traditional and contemporary artworks held in honour of the new national park status. Showing alongside this is Tide Lines, an exploration of Eastbourne's majestic seaside heritage, created by or chosen by young people.
Towner Tours, Talks and Workshops
Towner offers a rich and varied programme of talks, tours, workshops and activities for all ages, plus free daily tours of the building.
Art materials and free family packs are available every Saturday and Sunday and daily throughout school holidays, when families are invited to get creative and make some art of their own.
Education & Learning
We have lots of ways for schools and colleges to get involved! Contact us for tours, events, artist led sessions and booking our learning spaces. Join our schools membership scheme or sign up for our free schools & colleges e-newsletter. Teachers' notes also available.
Architectural Achievement Award
Towner offers not only an exciting programme of exhibitions and events but also outstanding seaside architecture, which led to the new building winning the Architectural Achievement Award in the 2009 British Design Awards, sponsored by Elle Decoration.
