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Barbican Centre
An indoor and outdoor museum in London.
📍 London, South East · EC2Y 8DS
FreeIndoor & outdoorPhoto: Daniel Case
Visitor information
- About
- An indoor and outdoor museum in London. Free to visit. Most visits take 3–4 hours.
- Address
- Barbican Centre For Arts & Conferences
- Opening times
- Hours change through the year — check the official website for current hours.
- Website
- www.barbican.org.uk
⚠️ Opening times, prices and seasonal closures change often. Always confirm on the official website before you set off.Details last checked 28 Sept 2026.
Family facilities
Last checked 28 Sept 2026
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
- Good on a rainy day
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
What's on near Barbican Centre
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Coming up
Family Film Week: Matilda bookmark-makingWed 28 OctFamily Film Week: Matilda (30th anniversary)Wed 28 OctFamily Film Week: collage-making with Small World CinemaThu 29 OctFamily Film Week: Preview: PapayaThu 29 OctFamily Film Week: Howl's Moving CastleThu 29 OctFamily Film Week: Maya Give Me a TitleFri 30 OctFamily Film Week x All Kaiju Attack: Ghidorah, The Three-Headed MonsterFri 30 OctFamily Film Week: Singin' in the Rain + IntroductionSat 31 OctFamily Film Week: Relaxed Screening: Minions and MonstersSat 31 OctFamily Film Week: Howl's Moving CastleSun 1 NovAlso here
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Toy TimeToy Time · WednesdaysPast events here (12)
Most of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.
Family Film Week: 'Build Your Own Future' paper crafting with RIBATue 27 OctFamily Film Week: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu + QuizTue 27 OctFamily Film Week: ArcoTue 27 OctFamily Film Week: Howl's Moving CastleSun 25 OctFamily Film Week: Dragon Wings and Things craftingSat 24 OctFamily Film Week: A Shuffle of Shorts!Sat 24 OctBaby Club: Sense and SensibilityThu 15 OctBaby Club: The Social ReckoningWed 14 OctBaby Club: VerityTue 13 OctBaby Club: The Social ReckoningMon 12 OctBaby Club: VerityThu 8 OctBaby Club: Sense and SensibilityWed 7 Oct
Tumble lists this attraction for discovery only — we're not affiliated with it and earn nothing from your visit. Always check the official website for the latest opening times, prices and booking requirements.