Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01908 676 900
Recorded information (Tel)
:
01908 558307
General information (Fax)
:
01908 558 308
Press Dept
:
info@mk-g.org
Website
:
www.mk-g.org
Open
Tues - Sat 10.00 - 17.00
Sun - 11.00 - 17.00
Closed
Mondays and during exhibition changeover
Admission charges
Admission free
Description
Milton Keynes Gallery opened in October 1999 - the first new -built public art Gallery in England in over 20 years. Since then it has quickly established itself within the city and beyond as an important addition to the British contemporary art scene.
Visitors to MK G experience a rapidly changing programme of free exhibitons, on average 8 - 10 a year in a wide variety of media. By developing innovative and influential exhibitons MK G aims to make contempoary art accessible for all.
Collections description
No permanent collection
Key artists and exhibits
MK G presents thematic, group and solo shows. The inaugural exhibitons 'The Rudimentary Pictures' by Gilbert & George attracted nearly 23,000 visitors. Other past exhibitors include:
;
Tony Bevan
;
Patrick Caulfield
;
Phil Collins
;
Abigail Lane
;
Langlands & Bell
;
Colin Lowe & Roddy Thompson, Sarah Lucas,
;
Michael Craig-Martin
;
Paul Seawright
;
Will Alsop & Bruce Mclean
;
Tim Noble & Sue Webster
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Shop
