Last updated: 11/03/2020
Discover the Saatchi Gallery, an art gallery in London little known by tourists, with very cool and interesting exhibitions for all types of audience. See all the information and what to find there.
THE SAATCHI GALLERY
I'm sure most people who are thinking about visiting London or already know the city must never have heard of the Saatchi Gallery. Fact! It is an attraction for those who already know the city more and are looking for different attractions in London and/or are passionate about contemporary art. It opened in 1985 and houses exhibitions ranging from American artists and minimalism, through young British artists, to shows of American painting and contemporary art. In 2008, she was moved to the Duke of York building in the Chelsea neighborhood. Currently, the gallery is considered one of the top museums in the world on social media.
One really cool thing about the Saatchi Gallery is that the gallery is known for being a springboard for boosting the careers of little-known artists to the public and the commercial art world.
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HOW TO VISIT SAATCHI GALLERY
One of the coolest things in London is precisely the large number of museums and art galleries with free admission. Therefore, visiting the Saatchi Gallery is super easy, even for those who are short on time, as all exhibitions have free admission, since the objective is precisely to bring contemporary works to the widest possible audience.
No two visits to the Saatchi Gallery are the same, as the exhibitions are not fixed, they are periodically renewed and always bring interesting news to visitors. To see the list of exhibitions in progress and others that will be shown in the near future, simply visit the gallery's official website in the Current Exhibitions and Future Exhibitions areas. There is always a lot of cool and different things, as there is always the opportunity to meet something new, artists who have never exhibited before and lots of innovative art.
The official website also provides some “video tours” where you can get an idea of what the gallery is like, as well as some examples of exhibitions that have been done previously at the Saatchi Gallery. In addition, a series of lectures and workshops on a wide range of topics are offered in the gallery's premises. Worth keeping an eye on schedule.
ECONOMY IN LONDON: ACTIVITY CARDS
For those who want to do many things and visit many paid places in London, the suggestion is to purchase one of the cards that give you direct access to attractions and ride the tourist bus, saving a lot! O THE LONDON PASS is the most famous of them. The card can be purchased in versions of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10 days. It entitles you to admission to over 60 of London's top attractions and 1 day tour on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. In addition, the card offers more than 20 exclusive special offers at some of the city's shops and restaurants. See the full list of included attractions in this link. Price: from £69.
Read more: What to do in London – Complete itinerary of 5 days or more
WHERE TO EAT AT SAATCHI GALLERY
Take advantage of your visit to the place to have a bite at the Gallery Mess Restaurant, Bar & Cafe, which offers daily meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and a menu that is constantly being improved. The decoration of the place is very cool made with exposed masonry, vaulted ceilings and art exhibition. The restaurant also has a beautiful outdoor terrace, perfect for a light meal or a drink in the warmer months. I had lunch there before visiting the gallery and found the food and service to be excellent. The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and from Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
ATTRACTIONS CLOSE TO SAATCHI GALLERY
- Chelsea football team stadium tour, one of the most traditional in London. In addition to a tour of the stadium, you can also visit the club's museum and a shop selling the club's articles. Read more: Football: Museum and Tour at Chelsea Stadium in London
- British Army Museum it has exhibitions that show an important part of British history, emphasizing the role of the army, whether in wars, humanitarian causes or civil conflicts. Read more: National Army Museum: British Army Museum in London
HOW TO REACH SAATCHI GALLERY
It is very easy to get to the Saatchi Gallery by public transport. See some options:
- The gallery is close to Sloane Square subway station, which is served by District Line and circle line. Just get out of the station and walk for about 4 minutes.
- Another option is to go down Victoria station, which is served by Victoria Line, District Line and circle line from the subway and also by the trains that disembark at the station. It takes a little over 10 minutes to walk to the gallery.
- As for buses, you can take Lines 11, 19, 22, 49, 211, 319 which stop at King's Road and Lines 11, 137, 211 which stop at Lower Sloane Street.
Saatchi Gallery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Saatchi Gallery
- Address: Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4RY, England
- Schedules: daily from 10 am to 6 pm
- Entrance: free
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Good morning, good afternoon, depending on the time. I am an emerging artist of Mozambican nationality on the African continent, I am looking for galleries to sell my artworks online, is it possible for me to find a place at the “Saatchi gallery”? But I don't have a website. I'm asking for your help.
I am an emerging artist, of Mozambican nationality on the African continent, I am looking for galleries to sell my artworks online, is it possible for me to find a place at the “Saatchi gallery”? But I don't have a website, please I'm asking for your help.
Hello Silverio,
How cool that you're an emerging artist! You said you don't have a website, but have you ever thought about creating an Instagram account to promote your works?
It is worth contacting Saatchi Gallery directly. We visited the gallery and wrote about it, but we have no connection with it.
We wish you much success!