What art exhibitions are on in London in August 2026?

In August 2026 there are 24 active exhibitions in London, spanning museums and galleries across the city.

What are the best museums to visit in London in August?

Top museums and galleries in London include: British Museum, National Portrait Gallery London, Tate Britain.

How to plan a cultural visit to London in August?

Use the Artlovers trip planner to build a personalised itinerary with the best exhibitions and museums in London for August 2026.

Must-see art exhibitions in London in August 2026

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British Museum

National Portrait Gallery London

Tate Britain

Tate Modern London

The National Gallery London

V&A East Storehouse

V&A South Kensington

Victoria and Albert Museum

Barbican

Serpentine North Gallery

Serpentine South Gallery

The Design Museum

The Royal Academy of Arts London

Whitechapel Gallery

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Must-see art exhibitions in London in August 2026

Art in London: museums, exhibitions and works worth travelling for.

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Step into the tender, confessional world of Tracey Emin

Zurbaran

James McNeill Whistler

Anish Kapoor

Frida: The Making of an Icon

Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait

The Everythingist, Es Devlin

Ana Mendieta

The David Bowie Centre

Hurvin Anderson

NIGO: From Japan with Love

Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica

Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai

Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska – Zanzibar

Caragh Thuring

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026