Serpentine Gallery, London

The Serpentine is a world-famous contemporary art gallery in London. It comprises two art galleries on opposite sides of the Kensington Garden. The original serpentine gallery was established in 1970, while the new serpentine Sackler gallery was opened in 2013. Zaha Hadid designed it. He is an Iraqi-born British architect. The serpentine gallery is known for its temporary summer pavilion, which was commissioned in early 2000. Consider booking a Europe tour packages to explore the vibrant atmosphere of the Serpentine. They aim to provide a multi-purpose social space where people could gather as well as interact with dance, music, contemporary art, and film events.

The reason or motto behind the creation of pavilions is as simple as that: an architect who has never built in the united kingdoms is given an opportunity to showcase their talent and gain more exposure. These architects are specially invited to build a pavilion. This pavilion is temporary and has to be built within 6 months of receiving a commission. People see this pavilion when an exhibition is opened, and people can explore it. For more than 19 years, the serpentine gallery has provided its platform to an international architecture where they can publicize their architectural experiment as well as avant-gardism. It is an arrangement that benefits not only the designers but also the public benefit.

The serpentine gallery is situated in Kensington gardens, while the other gallery is located at a 5-minute walk distance from it. You can reach the nearest tube station to these galleries is Lancaster gate and the marble arch. Bus 94, 390, 274, and 148 have nearby stops to these galleries. Car parking, as well as cycle parking, is also available near the gallery. 

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The serpentine gallery is open from Tuesday through Sunday. The opening hours are from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. It is open from June to October every year. Weekdays are the best days in these months to visit. 

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• Tickets: You can either book your tickets to the serpentine gallery in advance and online or during your visit.
• Wifi: Free wifi facilities in the gallery are available. 
• Restrooms: Toilets of the serpentine gallery are closed due to covid situations. 
• Cycle hire: Cycle hire docking stations are available near the gallery. 
• Baggage: Large bags are not allowed; only small personal bags are allowed as there is no space for accommodations.

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