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Address
Autograph
Rivington Place, London
EC2A 3BA, UK
opening times
Wed and Fri: 11am - 6pm
Thur: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 12:30 - 6pm
Closed on public / bank holidays
free entry
Entry to all of our exhibitions is free
TICKETS
Book a free, timed ticket for your visit. Walk-ups to the gallery are also welcome
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accessible venue
Our gallery is a step free venue that welcomes people with all types of disabilities. Find further information about access at Autograph here
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gallery opening times
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 12:30 – 6pm
Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
Our gallery also closes for public bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
getting to autograph
Autograph is in the Shoreditch area of Hackney, in East London. Our address is:
Autograph
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA
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You can find out the best way to get to us on public transport using Transport for London’s journey planner online.
By Train or Tube
Our nearest stations are Shoreditch High Street, Old Street and Liverpool Street.
Shoreditch High Street is on the Windrush branch of the Overground and has step free access. It is about a 7-minute walk from the station to the gallery.
Old Street Station is served by National Rail and is on the Northern Line of the Underground. It does not have step-free access. It is about an 8-minute walk from the station to the gallery.
Liverpool Street is served by National Rail and Underground services including the Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines. Step free access is available for the Elizabeth Line and National Rail services. It is about a 12-minute walk from the station to the gallery.
By Bus
The nearest bus stops to Autograph are:
• Stop P at Shoreditch Church, a 2-minute walk to the gallery. Buses that stop here include: 26, 149, 242.
• Stop N at Shoreditch High Street, a 4-minute walk to the gallery. Buses that stop here include: 26, 35, 47, 149, 242.
• Stop W at Shoreditch Town Hall, a 3-minute walk to the gallery. Buses that stop here include 55, 243.
• Stop X at Shoreditch Town Hall, a 3-minute walk to the gallery. Buses that stop here include 35, 47, 55, 243.
By Car
If you are arriving by car, you can be dropped off and picked up outside Autograph on Rivington Place. Some taxi firms will not drive down Rivington Street, please check when booking.
Autograph does not provide public parking, and our on-site disabled parking spaces are currently not available due to building works taking place. Free disabled parking bays are available to use for up to 3 hours on Curtain Road, a two-minute walk from the gallery.
booking tickets
Like to plan ahead? You can book a free, timed ticket to our current exhibitions before your visit. If you'd like to support Autograph's work, there's an option to make a donation with your free ticket. Once you are in the building, feel free to take as long as you like to view the exhibitions – we recommend allowing 45-60 minutes for your visit.
Haven’t booked a ticket before your visit? No problem! Walk-ups are welcome at the gallery, however during occasional busy times you may have to wait a short while before entering the gallery.
what to expect during your visit
Everyone is welcome at Autograph. You can expect a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. While each person has a different pace when looking at artworks, we recommend allowing 45-60 minutes for your visit.
On arrival: The entrance to Autograph is on the side of the building, on Rivington Place (off Rivington Street). You don’t need to print out your ticket for your visit.
Toilets: Toilets can be found on the ground floor and second floor. Each floor has an accessible toilet. All toilets are single-occupancy and unisex.
Getting around the building: Exhibitions are in Gallery 1 on the ground floor, and Gallery 2 on the second floor. A lift goes to all floors.
Visitor Ambassadors in the galleries: Have a question about the art on display? Ask one of our friendly Visitor Ambassadors! They are in the galleries to help with any queries.
Social media and photography in the galleries: Share your visit ✨ Feel free to take pictures in the exhibitions for social media and personal use, you can tag us at @autographabp. If you want to take photographs with a SLR camera or for commercial use, you’ll need to get in touch with us first.
Large bags: Some of the artworks on display are fragile, and you may be asked to leave larger bags in a free, staffed cloakroom during events. More details can be found on the event page.
Visiting with children: We warmly welcome families, and caregivers with buggies and prams. Our building is step-free, including the entrance. Baby change facilities are located on the ground floor.
Shop: Books and postcards are available to purchase at the Welcome Desk, and in our online shop. All sales support Autograph’s arts and learning programmes.
Support Autograph: Did you know that we are a registered charity? Admission to Autograph’s gallery is free, and we ask visitors to please consider donating to support our work. You can donate at the contactless tap points outside the galleries, and online.
Your feedback: Feedback about your visit helps us to improve services and demonstrate our impact to funders. You may be asked to take a survey by one of our Visitor Ambassadors.
bring your group or class to autograph
Come to Autograph's gallery in East London with your class or group for free exhibition tours, workshops and self-guided visits.
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accessibility
Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities. Find out more about what you can expect when you visit, and the access features that Autograph offer.
Find out moreBanner image: Installation view of Nhu Xuan Hua: Of Walking on Fire exhibition at Autograph. 16 April - 19 September 2026. Curated by Bindi Vora. Photograph by Kate Elliott.
Images on page: 1) Autograph, photograph by Kate Elliott. 2) Photograph by Jannell Adufo. 3) Installation view of Eileen Perrier: A Thousand Small Stories exhibition at Autograph. 17 April - 13 September 2025. Curated by Bindi Vora. Photograph by Kate Elliott.
