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a young boy plays with his friend up against a wall projected with the work of Jean Michel Basquiat. They are both smiling and having a really nice time

Our Street

Step into this playful and engaging pop-up community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

6 Fun Activities For Families

Francis Alÿs: Ricochets, installation view, Barbican Art Gallery, 27 June – 1 September 2024. © Jemima Yong / Barbican Art Gallery.

1. Be inspired by world-class art

It's all fun and games in our Art Gallery this summer! Explore artist Francis Alÿs' cinematic playground as we celebrate the universality and ingenuity of play. Open now and free for under 14s.

Cartoon people on space hopper

2. Unleash your creative side

Step into Our Street! A free playful pop-up community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Barbican Conservatory

3. Escape to our conservatory

Wander and explore for free amongst the tropical greenery of our Conservatory.

Photo of two women with babies watching a film in the Barbican cinema

4. Immerse yourself in films for all

Bring along your baby for our weekly film screenings of the latest new releases each Monday and Saturday morning at our Parent and Baby Screenings. Or join us on Saturday mornings to start your cinematic journey as a family with Family Film Club!

Barbican Sculpture Court

5. Discover big places to explore

Explore new perspectives of the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90-minute Architecture Tours.

Barbican Kitchen

6. Enjoy restaurants with wide choice

Kids eat free at the Barbican Kitchen, our family-friendly restaurant! We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake at our cafes to lip-smacking burgers at the Bar & Grill.

Kids eat free

One child under 12 eats free for every adult ordering a main meal

Budding Brutalist?

Browse Charlotte Trounce’s architecturally inspired children’s collection, featuring games, workbooks and puzzles.

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