A complete list of Fitzrovia galleries for every art lover

Fitzrovia is home to everything classy, from boutique cafes and upscale shopping complexes to sophisticated art galleries that showcase the artistic and literary heritage of London and beyond.

If you are new in the city or looking for unique places to visit for learning and sightseeing, below are Fitzrovia galleries that exhibit a diverse range of artworks, from modern to classic masterpieces. Remember that gallery hours may vary, especially during the Christmas holiday, so plan ahead and explore the surrounding Fitzrovia neighbourhood for a complete cultural and leisure experience.

• Address: 34 Mortimer St, London W1W 7JS
• Opening time:
  • Tue – Fri: 11 am–6 pm;
  • Sat: 12 pm–6 pm.
• Fee: £10+

Ab-Anbar’s Gallery in the historical Fitzrovia opened in September 2023. It showcases art from contemporary artists from various parts of the world, whose works inspire beyond the social, psychological and political borders.

The ongoing exhibition at Ab-Anbar is Rushdi Anwar’s ‘Endless Tears in the Garden of Eden’, which depicts the history and current conflicts in Iraqi-Kurdistan, an area the artist was born and raised in. While painting the harsh realities of today, the artist also gives a glimmer of hope to all who live in this part of the world.

• Address: 56-57 Eastcastle St, London W1W 8EQ
• Opening time:
  • Tue–Thurs: 10 am–6 pm;
  • Fri–Sat: 11 am – 4 pm;
  • Mon & Sun: By appointment.
• Fee: Free.

This art gallery on Eastcastle Street has become one of London’s most reputable art centres, showcasing the works of influential and celebrated artists. Yield Gallery regularly rolls out carefully curated exhibitions from popular names like Banksy and David Hockney to upcoming artists like Fern.

Yield Gallery is currently exhibiting a charity-based project, “Are You Next To An Angel?” by Honey J Walker. The exhibition showcases photographs of the Marylebone Project Charity members and the donors adorned in angel wings.

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• Address: 55 Eastcastle St, London W1W 8EG
• Opening time:
  • Tue–Sat: 10:30 am–7 pm;
  • Sun & Mon: By appointment
• Fee: Varies, but mostly free.

Pi Artworks is a globally recognised contemporary art gallery with a physical presence in London and Istanbul. Through art, the gallery seeks to nurture cross-continental exchange and collaboration of ideas.

You can stop by this Gallery in London’s West End to check out their ongoing exhibition, ‘The Four Winds’. This is a collaborative public art and architecture project by artists Fabio Lattanzi Antinori and Eva Berendes, who work alongside Maich Swift Architects and Producer Aldo Rinaldi. The work showcases Cardinal Place’s architectural identity and is designed to invite a dialogue between modern art and architecture.

• Address: 20 Great Portland St, London W1W 8RQ
• Opening time:
  • Wed-Sat: 11 am–6 pm;
  • Sun – Tue: Closed
• Fee: Varies.

Des Bains is a fine art gallery in the Fitzrovia quarter showcasing works from underrepresented artists, especially visionary creatives. This Gallery leans more towards art that focuses on personal and collective experiences.

The current exhibition at Des Bains is a collaborative art piece, ‘Background Noise,’ curated by Clara Rodorigo and Giulia Pollicita. This work of art showcases the current state of affairs where noise is a constant part of life, depicted by information overload, digital interconnectedness, real-time fake news, etc.

• Address: 63 Wells St, London W1A 3AE
• Opening time:
  • Tue–Sat: 10:30 am–5:30 pm;
  • Sun: 12 noon-4 pm;
  • Mon: Closed
• Fee: £5+ per person

This Museum highlights the value of comic art and cartoons and is dedicated to preserving this aspect of our culture through comics and animation. The Cartoon Museum showcases 6,000+ original comics and cartoons and features a library of 8,000+ comics and books from the 18th century to the present.

Throughout this festive season and until March 22, 2025, you can visit The Cartoon Museum to join the comic family during ‘The Windsor Tapestry’ exhibition. This exhibition showcases art curated from over 98 cartoons summarising the history and life of King Charles III.

• Address: 54 Eastcastle St, London W1W 8EF
• Opening time: Tue – Sat: 10 am–6 pm; Sun & Mon: Closed.
• Fee: Varies.

Hope 93 is a modern art gallery in Central London that displays art meant to inspire, encourage and motivate. The studio welcomes artists worldwide to showcase their unique stories and help instil hope in their fans and viewers.

This Christmas season, visit Hope 93 gallery to explore their ongoing exhibition, which features artworks by Eme Omeh, a Nigerian-born visual raconteur who tells intriguing stories and personal fiction through art. His work is on display under the ‘Tales of Tales’ exhibition until January 8, 2025.

• Address: 19 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8AZ
• Opening time:
  • Tue – Fri: 10 am –6 pm;
  • Sat: 11 am–4 pm;
  • Sun & Mon: Closed.
• Fee: Varies.

The Gillian Jason Gallery, popularly known as the GJG, is the first art gallery in the UK to champion female-identifying artists. It opened its physical location in Central London in 2021. Since then, it has attracted several artists and art lovers drawn to today’s critical cultural shifts and the role of art, particularly female artists, in voicing such issues.

Throughout the festive season and up to January 11 2025, GJG is showcasing Georgia Dymock’s ‘Monsters, Chambers, and Trapdoors,’ where she explores the concept of identity with fantastical traits. Dymock welcomes viewers to question traditional narratives and marvel at her skills of transforming fairytale creatures and objects into images that are easy on the eyes. Another exhibition, ‘ After Leonora: Echoes of Surrealism,’ is scheduled for January 16 to February 26, 2025.