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Please note that we are closed on Monday and Tuesdays. Our opening hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am – 5pm.

A new room of the exhibition with deep red walls where glass vessels and white lilies are displayed on what looks like volcanic rock or black soil. This creates a striking contrast between the delicate transparent glass, pure white flowers, and rough black material. Black and white photographs hang on the walls behind these installations.
Talks & Lectures

Curator's tour and tea
Emii Alrai

Sunday 8 June 2-3.30pm
Book Tickets

Exclusive access to our exhibition guided by our curator.

Take a guided tour of Emii Alrai with the exhibition curator, followed by a chance to find out more over tea and a delicious slice of cake in the café.

Prices and Information 

Members £20

Non-members £39.94

Tickets include entry to Compton Verney on the day of event.

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