Event Category: Tour

  • Conversational Tours: LS Lowry The Theatre of Life

    Conversational Tours: LS Lowry The Theatre of Life

    Join our brilliant volunteer tour guides for an informal exploration of LS Lowry The Theatre of Life to discuss the context and themes of the exhibition.

    Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.

    This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.

    Conversational tour dates:

    From Tuesday 3rd November

    11am, every Tuesday and first Sunday of the month

  • Guided Tours: L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

    Guided Tours: L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life

    Discover L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life in greater depth and find out more about the works on display and the stories behind them.

    Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.

    This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.

    Guided tour dates:

    From Tuesday 3rd November
    Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2pm

  • BSL Exhibition Tour: L.S. Lowry

    BSL Exhibition Tour: L.S. Lowry

    Join Deaf tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s highly anticipated solo exhibition of works by British painter L.S.Lowry.

    Best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest of England, this show aims to provide an overview of all his themes and subjects, from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and surreal imaginings, marking 50 years since his death in 1976.

    This tour will be delivered in British Sign Language only and is exclusively for Deaf visitors, and users of British Sign Language.

    MK Gallery offers £1 tickets for BSL Tours for all MK residents.

  • Walking Festival Tour: Public Art & Architecture in MK

    Walking Festival Tour: Public Art & Architecture in MK

    Join MK Gallery Tour Guide Andrew for walking tour of the public art and architecture around MK Gallery and the stunning adjacent Campbell Park. Starting at the gallery this walk will take a leisurely stroll with regular stops to talk about points of interest on route.
    MK Gallery are delighted to once again be taking part in the MK Walking Festival in partnership with The Parks Trust.
    Saturday 9th May, 2026 | 11.00am- 12.30pm
    Meeting at: MK Gallery, Margaret Powell Square, CMK
    What 3 Words: trespass.abruptly.hurtles
    Good to know:
    There are no toilet facilities or refreshments available within the park, the closest are back at the gallery, so why not stay for a beverage afterwards?
    We advise wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.
    Whilst the route is accessible, and follows a paved path it may include some inclines.
    We will pass number of benches enroute
    Dogs are not permitted on this walk, except for assistance dogs.
    Young people must be accompanied and supervised by an appropriate adult. The content of this walk is recommended for children age 12 and up.