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mima
mima, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, is a £14.2m landmark new gallery located in the heart of Middlesbrough. mima showcases an internationally significant programme of fine art and applied art from the 1900 to the present day. Exhibitions change on a quarterly basis and include the annual Collection Show, which concentrates on Middlesbrough's outstanding collection of fine art, ceramics and contemporary jewellery. In addition an offsite programme of events and exhibitions will provide visitors the chance to engage with art in alternative surroundings.
The gallery has 5 exhibition spaces, informal spaces, two dedicated collection stores, a conservation studio, education suite, auditorium, roof terrace, garden, cafe and shop.
Admission is free.
Did you know...mima also provides a programme for primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. These consist of half day sessions linked to the current exhibitions programme and mima’s collections. Other ongoing projects involve new technologies such as podcasts and video conferencing. An ‘Art Creator’ CD for PCs is available for sale in the shop for £5, exploring images, text, scale and pattern for use at school or at home.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open Christmas
Open New Year
| 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
| Concession | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Take the A19, turn off onto the A66 and follow the signs for the town centre. Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and York are under an hour away - Leeds is a little further. There are plenty of car-parks within five minutes walk of mima.
Public Transport Directions
You'll find mima bang in the heart of Middlesbrough, from the train station it's a short walk up Albert Road and mima and Centre Square are on the left. From the bus station it's a short walk along Corporation Road until you reach the Town Hall, right along Albert Road and mima and Centre Square are on the left.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing Loop
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - guide dogs welcome.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (charge) - £2.10 per hour. Free for blue badge holders
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Guide dogs only
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Weekly Guided Tours, Fridays 11.00am FREE Ten minute Talks, Sundays 2.00pm FREE
mima
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 2AZ
Tel: +44 01642 726720
Fax: +44 01642 726722
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