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Opening Hours

Whether you are coming to see our exhibitions, meeting with friends or looking for somewhere to work remotely, Firstsite is free to visit.

Our Opening hours are:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10am – 5pm

Wednesday: 10am – 5pm

Thursday: 10am -10pm

Friday: 10am – 10pm

Saturday: 10am – 10pm

Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Box Office

You can book tickets for our cinema and events online, in person or over the phone.

In person at our Welcome Desk at the entrance (see our opening times above)

By telephone: 01206 713 700 (see our opening times above)

By email: [email protected]

View our booking terms & conditions, including refund policy here

Collecting Tickets

We are currently only issuing print at home/e-tickets. If you are unable to access online facilities, please call us for alternative arrangements to be made.

Annual Closures

Firstsite is closed on 25 & 26  December and 1 January.

Exhibition changeovers

Firstsite offers a vibrant programme of changing exhibitions. This does mean that at times a gallery space may be closed as a new exhibition is in the process of being installed. However, the programme is planned to ensure closure of a space is kept to a minimum and that there is always an exhibition open to the public.

Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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