Galleries · East Midlands
Nottingham Contemporary
In or near Burton Joyce.
Nottingham Contemporary — UK charitable organization.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Nottingham Contemporary is located at postcode NG1 1HF, with the nearest railway station being Nottingham, just 0.4 km away. Admission to the gallery is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Nottingham Contemporary is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2009. Designed by Caruso St John. Wikidata describes it as: "UK charitable organization". Coordinates: 52.9511°, -1.1458°.
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Official information
Nottingham Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery that hosts a variety of exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore current exhibitions featuring works by various artists and participate in family-friendly activities and educational programs.
From the Wikipedia article
Nottingham Contemporary (formerly known as the Centre for Contemporary Art Nottingham (CCAN)) is a contemporary art centre in the Lace Market area of Nottingham, England. The gallery opened in 2009. The gallery describes its site as being "the oldest in the city", having been the site of a Saxon fort. To celebrate the area's history of lace manufacture, the cladding of the building is embossed with a traditional Nottingham lace pattern. Nottingham Contemporary is a registered charity under English law.
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Background
Architecture
The building was designed by the London architects Caruso St John. With over 3,000 sqm of floor space, it is one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK. The exterior is clad in verdigris scalloped panels with a traditional lace pattern, with large windows that offer direct views from the street into the interior. Owen Hatherley stated that "this might, irrespective of the leaky roof, be the first masterpiece of British architecture of the twenty-first century."
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- Coordinates
- 52.9511, -1.1458
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.nottinghamcontemporary.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7063622 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nottingham Contemporary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nottingham Contemporary - geograph-1825342.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nottingham Contemporary?
- Nottingham Contemporary is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 1HF), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is Nottingham Contemporary?
- Nottingham Contemporary — UK charitable organization.
- How do I get to Nottingham Contemporary?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 1HF.
- When was Nottingham Contemporary built?
- Built or established in 2009. Designed by Caruso St John.
- Who owns Nottingham Contemporary?
- Nottingham Contemporary is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Nottingham Contemporary free to visit?
- Yes, Nottingham Contemporary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nottingham Contemporary?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 1HF.