M.C. Escher. The Exhibition
A major exhibition showcasing the amazing art of M.C. Escher is coming to London for the very first time. After impressing over 20 million people around the world, this hit show opens at Somerset House on 5 June.
Tickets go on sale on Tue 19 May at 2pm
| Dates | 5 Jun–6 Sep 2026 |
| Times | Tue to Sat 10am–7pm Sun 10am-–5pm |
| Space | Embankment Galleries South Wing |
| Price | From £12 |
Visit the M.C. Escher Exhibition website
Step into a world where maths and art mix together. Dutch artist M.C. Escher is famous for drawing optical illusions, impossible buildings, and endless patterns. This show brings together over 150 of his works. You will get to see some of his most famous pieces up close, including Day and Night, Relativity, and Hand with Reflecting Sphere.
It is not just about looking at pictures on a wall. The exhibition includes fun, interactive displays designed for both adults and children. These let you play with the ideas behind his art and see exactly how he created his tricky visual puzzles.
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Header image:
M.C. Escher
Relativity, 1953
Lithograph, 277x292 mm
M.C. Escher Heritage Collection, The Netherlands
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