In collaboration with the Government Art Collection, Art Explora is bringing the Mobile Museum to your door step. Hop on board!

You are invited to visit the art exhibition, Shaped by the Sea, in the Mobile Museum, and take part in some FREE creative workshops. Find out more about the Art Explora Mobile Museum here.

We'll be in Preston from 18 August- 23 August at 2 different central locations in Preston. Details revealed in your email confirmation.

This booking page is for our Open Hours: daily 13:00 - 17:00

Our open hours are open to all. So step inside and see what it's all about! Our friendly facilitators will be available to answer any questions - please feel free to ask them about the exhibition or the splendid museum bus!

About the Exhibition

What, as humans, is our relationship to the sea? Over the centuries, many artists have explored this question through different subject matter, themes and media. The sea, while fascinating us, remains mysterious and elusive, sometimes tranquil and inviting, at other times, tumultuous and unpredictable.

This exhibition brings together historic, modern and contemporary works by British artists from the Government Art Collection. It addresses complex stories of exploration, migration and climate change that have shaped both the UK and the world. It invites us to question not only how the sea continues to shape our coastlines, but also ourselves as individuals and communities.

Artists: Roger Ackling, Simon Bayliss, Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Mohini Chandra, EVEWRIGHT, Anya Gallaccio, Lubaina Himid, Tess Jaray, Thomas Luny, Will Maclean, Zethu Maseko, Paul Nash, William Pye, Bridget Riley, Ro Robertson, Zineb Sedira, Emma Stibbon and Joseph William Mallord Turner.

GUIDED VISITS + WORKSHOPS

Weekdays 10:00 - 13:00, Sundays 11:00 - 13:00

To book the family tours + workshop, head to our family ticket booking page.

These combined 60-minute sessions for families include a guided visit to the mobile museum and a chance to make your own artwork in one of our creative workshops.

Please note:

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We can accommodate access needs; however, these must be arranged in advance of your visit. Please CALL US if you have access needs. There are 6 steps to walk up to get into the Mobile Museum, but we have a mobility lift available. For health & safety, we need to be notified in advance if needed.

Tickets are not required for exhibition visits; however, we advise booking so that we can manage numbers.

Tickets are FREE and limited to 4 per booking. If you would like to book for a large group, please contact Cherie Silver at 07554 611 420 or cheriesilver@artexplora.org.

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at mobilemuseum@artexplora.org.

📸 Art Explora Mobile Museum in collaboration with the Government Art Collection. Photo by Dom Moore. MuMo (‘Mobile Museum’) was founded by Ingrid Brochard and designed by matali crasset.

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