Exhibitions in London — April 2027
Exhibitions on in London during April 2027. This page narrows our full exhibitions programme down to what's running in April 2027, so you can plan ahead — dates, venues and booking, all in one place.
London's exhibition calendar is one of the richest in the world. We list everything from blockbuster 'culture' shows at the British Museum – such as the Bayeux Tapestry in 2026 – to interesting small exhibitions by rising East End artists.
Exhibitions · April 2027

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
10/04/2026 - 18/04/2027
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The King's Gallery, Buckingham PalaceBecoming America - How Science Shaped a Nation - FREE
23/10/2026 - 25/04/2027
Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Pre-book online)
Science Museum
Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works - FREE
04/03/2027 - 30/05/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00; Fri until 21:00
National Gallery
Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer - FREE
30/04/2026 - 30/04/2027
10:00-17:45
Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
Metamorphoses: Porcelain Sculpture by Rachel Kneebone
23/09/2026 - 25/04/2027
Daily 10:00-17:00
Wallace Collection
Agatha Christie
30/10/2026 - 20/06/2027
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00 (Fri 18:30, Sat 17:00); Sun 11:00-17:00
British Library
German Expressionism: Modern Painting 1900–1918
20/03/2027 - 01/08/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00; Fri until 21:00
National GalleryFrequently asked questions
What exhibitions are on in London in April 2027?
The list above shows exhibitions running in London during April 2027, updated day by day with our picks first. Each entry links to dates, venue and booking.
How much, if anything, will a visit cost?
London is unusual among major cites, in that the starting point for most museums and art galleries is 'free entry'. For the exhibitions we list here, however, there is most often a charge. How much that charge will be often depends on personal circumstances, so It's always safest to check by following the 'More info and Booking' link for the most complete and up-to-date information.
A show I want to go to is sold out. What can I do?
Most major museums and galleries offer a perfectly proper 'jump the queue' option. You simply have to become a 'friend, and then, in most cases, you can still get in to 'sold out' exhibitions! The catch of course is that you'll have to pay an annual subscription, which is typically around three times the cost of a single visit. Especially if you live locally, however, it's an option always worth considering.
Should I book ahead?
For most shows most of the time, you don't need to book, but, it's always safest to check out the 'More info and Booking' link as soon as you consider a visit. Sometimes, even free entry (where available) requires you to have booked a time slot first.


