Turner Contemporary is the South East's major art gallery, presenting contemporary and historical art in a stunning seaside setting. Inspired by Britain's best-loved painter JMW Turner, the gallery offers a space for everyone to discover different ways of seeing, thinking and learning.

Situated on Margate seafront, on the same site where Turner stayed when visiting the town, Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities which make intriguing links between art from 1750 to the present day. At least one Turner work is on show at all times, whether a sketchbook study or dedicated exhibition.

Admission to the gallery is free.

During My Big Kent Weekend you can see Self: Image and Identity, an exhibition of over 100 works showcasing artists’ self-portraiture from Van Dyck’s last self-portrait from 1640-41 to Louise Bourgeois, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Yinka Shobinare MBE and more.