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Book a free exhibition visit for your group, including a short introduction by gallery staff
Autograph is a space to see things differently. Our free photography exhibitions explore race, representation, human rights and social justice – deepening understanding of ourselves and others. We warmly welcome schools, FE/HE, community and youth groups, SEND, staff outings, and tours to book a free, self-led group visit to Autograph's gallery in Shoreditch, London.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by gallery staff who will provide a short, 5-10 minute introduction to Autograph.
We generally recommend Autograph's exhibitions for students KS2 and up, including HE students of all levels (BA, MA, PhD) and from a wide range of courses such as photography, film, fine art, visual cultures and the social sciences. If you have any questions about the exhibition content, we're happy to help at info@autograph-abp.co.uk
Ready to book your group visit to Autograph's gallery? Fill in our short form where where you can request a time and date for your visit, and a member of Autograph's team will get back to you shortly. You can also request to use our dedicated Education Studio during your visit.
Autograph
Rivington Place, London
EC2A 3BA, UK
Wed and Fri: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 12:30 - 6pm
Large groups of more than 30 people may need to split into two when visiting the exhibitions.
Request to also book our Education Studio for your visit, perfect for group discussions or activities
Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities. Disabled parking bays are available on request.
Our building and entrance is step free. A wheelchair accessible lift goes to all floors.
Each floor has an accessible toilet. All toilets are single-occupancy and unisex.
Gallery 1 | Until 13 September
Contemplating class, cultural identity and belonging through the photographic portrait.
Gallery 2 | Until 13 September 2025
Exploring how vulnerability and discomfort in front of the camera can become an acts of self-discovery and collaboration
Gallery 1 & 2 | 9 Oct 2025 – 21 Mar 2026
A major group exhibition that reimagines contested narratives through the idea of collage
Everyone is welcome at Autograph. For more details about visiting, have a look at our Visit Us page, it has information about getting to the gallery, safety and accessibility.
Can Autograph's curator or director give us an exhibition tour?
Unfortunately not. Our staff are very busy, and we are unable to offer exhibition tours for groups. However, your group will receive a short 5-10 minute introduction to Autograph by gallery staff on arrival.
What is the minimum group size?
There is no minimum group size.
What is the maximum group size?
Autograph has two galleries, each of which can accommodate up to 30 people. Larger groups might have to enter the gallery in stages.
Do you have a cafe or space for lunch?
We don't have a cafe or dedicated space for eating, however if you book our Education Studio for your visit you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.
Is there parking at the gallery?
Autograph does not have public parking. To find the nearest available parking and rates, we recommending using a service such as justpark.com. We have two disabled parking bays at the gallery. These must be reserved in advance.
Is there an exhibition guide in the gallery?
Yes! Group members can scan the QR code in the gallery to access our digital exhibition guide with Bloomberg connects.
Is there a cost?
Group visits to Autograph are free. Autograph is a registered charity, and if your group would like a donation to support our work, you can do so here.
Where can I find further resources about the exhibitions?
For every exhibition at Autograph, we commission and produce digital content about the artist and their work, such as interviews, collection highlights, online galleries and video. You'll find links on the exhibition page.
Banner image: Photography by Kate Elliott.
Page images from top, 1) Eileen Perrier, from the series Ghana [detail], 1995-1996. © Eileen Perrier. Courtesy the artist and Autograph, London 2) Dianne Minnicucci, from the series Belonging and Beyond [detail], 2025. © and courtesy the artist. 3) Sabrina Tirvengadum and Mark Allred, Family [detail], 2023. 4) Autograph, photograph by Kate Elliott.
Autograph is a place to see things differently. Since 1988, we have championed photography that explores issues of race, identity, representation, human rights and social justice, sharing how photographs reflect lived experiences and shape our understanding of ourselves and others.
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