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Work on Walls

23 June 2023 - 03 September 2023, 10:00 - 16:00

For Work on Walls, the Herbert has invited contemporary artists to create work inspired by our collections. The artists we have commissioned come from varied backgrounds; each with their own unique... Read more

Dippy In Coventry

22 February 2023 - 22 February 2026, 12:00 - 12:00

Meet Dippy the world-famous dino-star in Coventry as it takes up residence at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum! Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26... Read more

Divided Selves: Legacies, Memories, Belonging

18 February 2023 - 24 September 2023, 10:00 - 16:00

Divided Selves explores notions of belonging and living together at a time when the idea of nation is under stress, threatened by challenges ranging from populism to armed conflict. Held at a time... Read more

Life and Work of Frida Kahlo

25 November 2022 - 29 January 2023, 11:00 - 19:00

Step into the world of one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Known for her vivid artwork, iconic style and extraordinary life, Frida Kahlo is an inspiration to many. Based on the... Read more

Ali Cherri: If you prick us, do we not bleed?

12 August 2022 - 08 January 2023, 10:00 - 16:00

Ali Cherri presents a series of mixed media, sculptural installations which consider how histories of trauma can be explored through a response to museum and gallery collections. The exhibition "If... Read more

Grown Up in Britain

01 July 2022 - 12 February 2023, 10:00 - 16:00

Going beyond the headlines, Grown Up in Britain chronicles the everyday experiences and cultural impact of young people through photographs, objects and stories. Curated by and drawn from the... Read more

Breaking the News

18 June 2022 - 27 August 2022, 10:30 - 15:30

The news has shaped the world we live in for centuries. Today we carry it everywhere we go. As the news faces the existential threats of a post-truth, fake news world, this new exhibition in... Read more

Coventry Archives: Caludon Castle

30 March 2022 - 21 May 2022, 10:30 - 15:30

Caludon Castle in Wyken, Coventry, has a rich tapestry of history going back over 900 years. This exhibition is open during Coventry Archive opening hours The now ruined fortified manor house was... Read more

Creative Connections Coventry

04 March 2022 - 30 May 2022, 10:05 - 16:00

Creative Connections connects young people with contemporary artists to create new art that explores people and places. Taking inspiration from the collections at the National Portrait Gallery and... Read more

Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken

18 February 2022 - 26 June 2022, 22:00 - 16:00

Coventry City of Culture Trust and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum are delighted to present “Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken” by the Coventry born artist, designer and activist Daniel... Read more