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Barbican Centre

The largest arts centre in Europe, with music and theatre venues, and changing exhibitions.

Address: Silk St
Getting there: tube:
Hours: Art Gallery: Mon-Fri 11AM–7PM 10AM–6PM, Sat–Sun 10AM–7PM; The Curve: Mon-Fri noon–7PM, Sat Sun 11AM–7PM
Website: barbican.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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