Art

4 May 2012 to 7 October 2012

The Queen's Gallery SW1A 1AA[map]

Don't miss the largest-ever exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings at The Queen's Gallery. Until 7 Oct

9 February 2012 to 27 May 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

See more than 100 portraits by Lucian Freud at London's National Portrait Gallery. Until 27 May

4 June 2012 to 12 August 2012

Royal Academy of Arts W1J 0BD[map]

Don't miss the highly popular Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy, now in its 244th year. 4 Jun-12 Aug

1 January 2012 to 30 December 2012

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

A unique art installation-cum-hotel on top of London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Until 31 Dec

25 May 2012 to 28 October 2012

Museum of London EC2Y 5HN[map]

The Museum of London stages a free exhibition of Londoners and their prized Royal memorabilia for the Jubilee. 25 May-28 Oct

21 June 2012 to 23 September 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

Admire contemporary portraits nominated for the BP Portrait Award 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery in London. 21 Jun-23

4 April 2012 to 9 September 2012

Tate Modern SE1 9TG[map]

See more than 70 iconic works by celebrated contemporary artist Damien Hirst at London's Tate Modern. Until 9 Sep

1 June 2012 to 9 September 2012

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Enjoy art, music, comedy, markets, an urban beach and much more at the Southbank Centre's Festival of the World. 1 Jun-9 Sep

1 June 2012 to 9 June 2012

ExCeL London E16 1XL[map]

See Claire Newton's attempt to break the world record for the World's Longest Photographic Montage at ExCel London. 1-9 Jun

23 June 2012 to 8 July 2012

Various venues [map]

The UK's largest celebration of architecture sees fascinating events, talks and parties happening across London. 23 Jun-8 Jul

11 July 2012 to 23 September 2012

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

Discover new art and poetry inspired by Titian at the National Gallery, as part of Metamorphosis: Titian 2012. 11 Jul-23 Sep

21 June 2012 to 21 September 2012

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG[map]

A free display of the 12 specially commissioned posters for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 21 Jun-21 Sep

24 April 2012 to 9 September 2012

Various venues

Celebrate the beauty of the English flower garden with these free exhibitions by ceramic artist Paul Cummins. 24 Apr-9 Sep

15 February 2012 to 15 July 2012

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG[map]

Tate Britain unveils Picasso and Modern British Art, the first show to explore Picasso's impact on British art. Until 15 Jul

15 June 2012 to 31 December 2012

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

Whitechapel Gallery unveils a newly commissioned artwork for its façade by Rachel Whiteread. From 15 Jun