Bankside Gallery

The Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society (established 1804), and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers (1880), and serves as a permanent exhibition space for artists of both societies.

The RWS was the first society to split off from the Royal Academy in an effort to promote the distinct interests of watercolour artists. The RSPP was founded in an effort to gain recognition for those artists working in the engraving, etching, and mezzotint disciplines.

The program of exhibits changes regularly, and in addition to its major focus on modern artists, the Bankside Gallery also maintains an extensive archive and research library (open by prior appointment).

The Gallery occupies space quite close to the Tate Modern museum.

Admission
Free entry. Open Tuesday - Sunday. The gallery makes a point of reminding visitors that opening times may vary, so please call in advance to ensure that the gallery is open.

Accessibility
There are ramps to allow wheelchair access to most areas of the gallery.

Location
Bankside Gallery
48 Hopton Street
London, SE1 9JH
Telephone: 020 7928 7521
Fax: 020 7928 2820
website
email
Blackfriars, Southwark
Location map

London Travel Information

London Attractions - London Hotels - Getting around London - London Travel Links - History of London