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Towner Art Gallery, the contemporary art museum, presents a unique programme of major exhibitions of contemporary and historic visual art alongside displays from the internationally renowned Towner Collection.
Towner's new home in the heart of the vibrant Cultural Quarter has repositioned its exhibitions and activities where they can be enjoyed by all. The new gallery occupies a dramatic site set back from the town's seafront, with stunning views of the South Downs. Towner is fully accessible and includes exhibition galleries of an international standard, activity and meeting rooms, café bar, shop and large-scale exhibition and conference halls.
In addition to inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions, Towner offers a programme of talks and events, as well as workshops for children and families.
Towner Art Gallery welcomes families to drop in at any time on Saturdays and Sundays, when art materials and learning packs are provided free of charge for use in the gallery's activity spaces.
ACCESSIBILITY
All areas of Towner Art Gallery are acccessible. There is a lift to all floors.
Manual wheelchairs can be provided for visitors with mobility difficulties.
Assistance dogs welcome.
Magnifying glasses and large print versions of our brochures, exhibition guides and artwork labels are available from the welcome desk.
Baby changing facilities in male & female toilets.
Cloakroom available at the welcome desk.
Parking: There are 7 blue badge holder spaces in the car park next to Towner.
Opening details
Closed Mondays, except for Bank Holidays.
Prices
Free entry
Admission free. One paying exhibition per year; all other exhibitions are free.
Also see
- Children's Attractions
- Teenage Fun
- Must Do
- Coastal Culture Trail
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 1 Jun - Sun 31 May | Brewers Towner Commission |
Sat 28 Sep - Sun 2 Feb | David Nash: 200 Seasons |
Sat 23 Nov - Sun 10 May | BRINK Caroline Lucas curates the Towner Collection |
Wed 8 Jan | The Bavard Bar |
Fri 17 Jan | Towner International: Open Call |
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Contact
Towner Art Gallery
Address
Devonshire Park,
College Road,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex,
BN21 4JJ
Location
Directions
Map reference: OA 611838 Lat: 50.76272 Long: 0.28297
Towner is 10 minute walk / 5 minute taxi ride from Eastbourne station. Follow Gildredge Road, cross over South Street and Furness Road, and continue on to College Road. Towner is situated at the end of the road at the left, where College Road meets Carlisle Road.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Eastbourne station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired