Visit Nottingham Contemporary
Walk into a bold city-centre building and meet art that may be playful, puzzling, political or all three at once. Nottingham Contemporary changes its exhibitions regularly, so the experience depends on what artists are asking visitors to notice now. Contemporary art works best when nobody feels obliged to produce the correct answer. Families can compare reactions, look for materials and patterns, and decide honestly what they would return to or walk past. Admission to the galleries is free. Check the current exhibition programme, opening details and any family sessions before travelling. Add this to your list and give unfamiliar art enough time to start a proper conversation.