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Was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops.
The John Hansard Gallery is a contemporary visual art gallery and part of the University of Southampton.
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A multipurpose venue, mostly featuring touring comedy and rock acts, but also classical concerts and civic functions.
Contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries.
Opened in 2012, SeaCity contains two main galleries: the first telling the history of Southampton through artefacts and interactive displays; the second dedicated to the voyage and sinking of the RMS Titanic and the Southampton residents who served as crew and passengers. A third space is used for temporary exhibitions, and there is also a cafe and shop. The museum is on the west facing side of the building with the entrance directly beneath the clock tower.
The largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals, and ballet and operatic productions.
A medieval gatehouse, built about 1180 and extended in 1320, now sits slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre. The Bargate is also the beginning of the original Old Town Walk (pdf); see Do below.
A multplex cinema in the new Westquay South complex.