On the first Thursday of every month the galleries and museums of east London open their doors late for a chance to see amazing art, culture and events after hours.

With over 100 galleries and museums open until 9pm on First Thursdays there will always be something free and exciting to see.

Each month there is art, performance, music, pop-up bars and art tours. Join the free art bus travelling to the top exhibitions of the month or follow a walking tour from leading curators, writers and art experts.

Explore east London's galleries, artist run spaces and studios on the interactive map or pocket map available at each gallery. You can also dowload the map as a PDF here.

With private views, events and great bars and restaurants nearby, east London is the place to come for late night culture on the First Thursday of every month.