Crystal Palace Local

Dulwich Picture Gallery, founded in 1811, was England's very first public art gallery. This regency masterpiece by Sir John Soane houses a staggering collection of Old Masters including Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough, Poussin and Canalletto.
Opening Times

The Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday every week

It is not open on Mondays. However it is open on all UK Bank Holiday Mondays

The Café is always open during normal Gallery opening hours but opens one hour earlier than the Gallery for light breakfasts.


Monday CLOSED (except for private hire and Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday 10.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Wednesday 10.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Thursday 10.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Friday 10.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Saturday 11.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Sunday 11.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Public Holidays

We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

We are open on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11.00am with the Café opening at 10.30am
Gallery Tours

Free Gallery guided tours of the permanent collection take place at 3:00pm each Saturday and Sunday. (Please Note: if a guided tour is cancelled there will be no refunds)