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MIMA connects art, people and ideas to empower creative lives and positively contribute to society. An international art gallery and museum, we commission, collect and re-think modern and contemporary art. We empower change towards an open and inclusive future. As the artistic heart of the School of Arts & Creative Industries at Teesside University, MIMA is dedicated to collaborative learning, res

earch and innovation. An accredited museum, we are home to the Middlesbrough Collection of 2,300 works of art and craft from the 1870s to today. Creative, innovative and influential, MIMA works in partnership to produce new artistic work that is locally and internationally relevant and recognised. You can also find us...
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02/09/2026

MIMA will be closed this weekend as we are making some exciting changes behind the scenes.

MIMA Kitchen and the Art Trolley will also be closed.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back from Tuesday 8 September.
For the latest visitor information, please visit mima.art.

Photography by Rachel Deakin.

01/09/2026

What’s The Club at MIMA?
Maybe you’ve heard about it… maybe you haven’t.

The Club is a weekly get together for elders – a gentle, welcoming space to move a little, play a little, make things, chat, and share an afternoon over a cuppa. It’s relaxed, friendly, and shaped by the people who come.

We’re hosting Open Days this coming Thursday 3 September and Thursday 15 October, 13:30–15:00, at MIMA.
Sessions are free – meet in MIMA reception at 13:30.

Do you know someone who might enjoy joining?
It’s a great opportunity to try something new, meet people, and spend time in a warm, creative environment.

Portraits by Nana Kofi Asamoah-Adu

28/08/2026

Meet the Turner on Tees project partners and check out the full programme on our website ➡️ https://mima.art/project/turner-on-tees/

Photography by Nana Kofi Asamoah-Adu.

Darlington Libraries Art Gallery, Darlington

CS2, Centre Square Middlesbrough

Redcar Palace, Redcar

Preston Park Museum and Grounds, Stockton on Tees

Hartlepool Art Gallery, Hartlepool

Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough

The Auxiliary, Middlesbrough

ARC Stockton Arts Centre, Stockton on Tees

26/08/2026

Turner Prize 2026

As we look ahead to the exhibition opening this September, here’s a reminder of the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize at MIMA:

🔴 Simeon Barclay WORKPLACE

Their work will be shown at MIMA from 26 September 2026 to 29 March 2027.
Read more about each artist and their practice on our website (link in bio).

Image credit: Portrait of Simeon Barclay. Courtesy the Artist and Workplace.

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Turner Prize 2026

As we look ahead to the exhibition opening this September, here’s a reminder of the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize at MIMA:

🔴 Kira Freije

Their work will be shown at MIMA from 26 September 2026 to 29 March 2027.
Read more about each artist and their practice on our website (link in bio).

Image credit: Portrait of Kira Freije. Photo ©️Robin Bernstein.

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Turner Prize 2026

As we look ahead to the exhibition opening this September, here’s a reminder of the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize at MIMA:

🔴 Tanoa Sasraku Tanoa Sasraku

Their work will be shown at MIMA from 26 September 2026 to 29 March 2027.
Read more about each artist and their practice on our website (link in bio).

Image credit: Tanoa Sasraku portrait ©️Belinda Lawley.

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Turner Prize 2026

As we look ahead to the exhibition opening this September, here’s a reminder of the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize at MIMA:

🔴 Marguerite Humeau Marguerite Humeau

Their work will be shown at MIMA from 26 September 2026 to 29 March 2027.
Read more about each artist and their practice on our website (link in bio).

Image credit: Marguerite Humeau in “Orisons” 2023, photography by Julia Andreone and Florine Bonaventure. Image courtesy the Artist and Black Cube Art Museum.

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25/08/2026

Be the first to hear news from MIMA, including when tickets for Turner Prize 2026 go live!

Sign up today: https://mima.art scroll down to Subscribe to our Newsletter.

Image Credit: Gilmar Ribeiro

21/08/2026

Come indulge in your creativity with the MIMA Art Trolley! Craft whatever your heart desires; a magic potion, an alien spaceship, or a fantastical creature. We've got a surplus of supplies, so let your imagination soar. 👽🪄🦄

There are no limits here and plenty to share! Join us to connect with fellow artists and make new friends. We can't wait to see what you create! We'll be waiting!

Image credit: Emily, MIMA

Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 13:00, Saturday 11:00 - 15:00

19/08/2026

Come along to The Club Open Days on Thursday 3 September and Thursday 15 October, 13:30 - 15:00, at MIMA, TS1 2AZ

The Club is a weekly session for elders. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of light movement, games, creative activities and conversation over a cuppa. No experience is need. Just drop in and see what we’re about!

Sessions are free, meet in MIMA reception for 13.30

See you soon!

18/08/2026

There's always something happening at MIMA, and lately it's involved a lot more cameras. As we prepare for Turner Prize 2026, our team are getting comfortable being in front of the lens.

12/08/2026

Our fabulous learning team are on the Art Trolley this summer!

The Family Art Trolley is a hands-on maker space packed with lots of exciting things. Join us every Saturday with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques.

Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.

Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 13:00, Saturday 11:00 - 15:00

10/08/2026

What's on at MIMA this week?

New Contemporaries exhibition 🖼️
Family Art Trolley 🎨
Open Access Collection Store 👀
Moxie: Generation Alpha Curates the Middlesbrough Collection exhibition 🖼️
Stories of the Middlesbrough Collection 📍

Visit MIMA Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:30, and Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Address

Centre Square
Middlesbrough
TS12AZ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

01642 931232

Website

http://www.mima.art/

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