Robert Ryman: The Real Thing

Barbican Centre · Art Gallery · London · –

Key facts

Dates
Oct 8, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
Venue
Barbican Centre · Barbican · London · Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Opening hours
10:00–18:00
Closed
Closed Mondays and December 24–26.
Admission
Standard (incl. £1.50 transaction fee) £20.50; Students £15.50; Universal & Pension Credit £11.50; Art Fund £11; Young Barbican £6; Under 16s free
Highlights
A major new retrospective of the American artist Robert Ryman, presenting over 60 works made from the mid-1950s to the early 2010s and inviting visitors to take a closer look.

A major new retrospective of the American artist Robert Ryman, presenting over 60 works made from the mid-1950s to the early 2010s and inviting visitors to take a closer look. The title comes from Ryman's belief that the best way to experience a painting is in person: 'You have to see the real thing'.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–18:00 Thursdays and Fridays until 20:00; last entry one hour before closing. New Year's Day 12:00–20:00.
Closed
Closed Mondays and December 24–26.
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Standard (incl. £1.50 transaction fee) £20.50
  • Students £15.50
  • Universal & Pension Credit £11.50
  • Art Fund £11
  • Young Barbican £6
  • Under 16s £0
Reservation
Paid prices include a £1.50 transaction fee. Members free. Pay What You Can on Thursdays 17:00–20:00 and Fridays 10:00–12:00.
Address
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

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Questions

How much is admission to Robert Ryman: The Real Thing?

Standard (incl. £1.50 transaction fee) £20.50; Students £15.50; Universal & Pension Credit £11.50; Art Fund £11; Young Barbican £6; Under 16s free.

When is Robert Ryman: The Real Thing on?

Oct 8, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.

What are the opening hours of Robert Ryman: The Real Thing?

Open 10:00–18:00. Thursdays and Fridays until 20:00; last entry one hour before closing. New Year's Day 12:00–20:00. Closed: Mondays and December 24–26.

Is there an audio guide for Robert Ryman: The Real Thing?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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