Current exhibitions
Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration
Running in The Fine Gallery until 21 June 2026, peek behind the curtain of one of Britain’s most celebrated artists of the 20th century, Lucian Freud. This touring exhibition from the V&A showcases rare trial prints gathered by Freud's long-time collaborator, master printer Marc Balakjian.
Power of Poole
Running until August 2026, discover the spark behind the skyline of Poole Harbour, where the iconic Poole Power Station stood proud for over 45 years as a symbol of modern Britain. This exhibition brings together newly acquired objects and rarely seen items from our stores to tell the story of Poole Power Station.
Co:Lab
Always something different. Always making history. Co:Lab takes you behind the scenes of museum-making. It's a gallery that grows and adapts. A dynamic place where community input helps guide how our histories are explored, understood, and represented.
Coasts in Mind: A Lifetime of Change
Explore 100 years of change in Poole Harbour using the pictures, objects and stories of the people who live here. This exhibition is rooted in local knowledge and continues to grow as new stories are shared and long-forgotten images resurface. Coasts in Mind is a Museum of London Archaeology project.
