Serpentine North Gallery

The Serpentine North Gallery occupies a former military gunpowder store building in Hyde Park that now functions as a contemporary art space. A modern extension by architect Zaha Hadid was added in 2013 to provide additional exhibition areas within the park setting.

The original building was constructed in 1805 as a military gunpowder store for the British Army and served military purposes for many decades. After its conversion into an art gallery, it became part of the Serpentine Arts Programme and has displayed contemporary work ever since.

The gallery presents rotating exhibitions featuring artists from around the world and offers digital guides through Bloomberg Connects for deeper engagement. Visitors encounter contemporary art in a setting that merges different eras and design approaches.

Admission is free and the gallery is open from 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Multiple nearby tube stations including Lancaster Gate and Knightsbridge make the location easy to reach within the park.

The building houses two starkly different structures side by side: a solid brick edifice from the 1800s and a flowing modern glass construction. This architectural contrast creates an unexpected spatial experience as you move through the rooms.

Location: City of Westminster

Part of: Serpentine Galleries

Address: Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, London W2 2AR

GPS coordinates: 51.50700,-0.17132

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22