mima
mima (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art)
mima is one of the UK's leading galleries for modern and contemporary art and craft. The landmark building designed by Erick van Egeraat Architects is situated in the heart of Middlesbrough. mima opened to international critical acclaim on 27 January 2007.
mima hosts temporary exhibitions of fine art and craft from 1900 to the present, featuring work by internationally acclaimed artists.
The gallery brings together the town's art collections for the first time, from Middlesbrough Art Gallery and Cleveland Craft Centre. Selected works from the collection are showcased in an annual collection show. Exhibitions change throughout the year and admission is FREE.
Did you know...
mima have a range of activities programmed throughout the year including the family art trolley, the fun filled Centre Space, Life Drawing for adults, talks and tours, and an Open Mic night for music lovers. Please visit mima’s website to find out about our latest news, exhibitions and events.
Contact us
Email: mima@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 01642 726 720
Post: mima Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ
Opening times
| Days | Opening times |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am - 7.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| Sunday | 12.00pm - 4.00pm |
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Christmas Opening Hours |
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| Saturday 24th December - 10am to 4.30pm | Friday 30th December - 10am to 4.30pm |
| Sunday 25th December - Closed | Saturday 31 December - 10am to 4.30pm |
| Monday 26th December - Closed | Sunday 1st January - Closed |
| Tuesday 27th December - Closed | Monday 2nd January - Closed |
| Wednesday 28th December - 10am to 4.30pm | Tuesday 3rd January - 10am to 4.30pm |
| Thursday 29th December - 10am to 7pm | |
Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Entry is free.
mima Partners
Partners supporting the project are; Middlesbrough Council, Arts Council England, ONE North East (Single Regeneration Budget and Single Programme), Government Office for the North East, the Northern Rock Foundation and The Foyle Foundation.
mima in 3 minutes
The music on the video is Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag performed by guitar virtuoso Duck Baker, used with kind permission from Shining Shadows Music.
