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A Life of Navigation at Hayward Gallery: free guide
Musquiqui Chihying’s free exhibition closes on 18 October. The final weekend includes a tour with the artist and curator Yung Ma on Saturday 17 October at 14:00, announced on the official event page.
Why it is worth a look
The exhibition connects early works about high-pressure urban life with two newer video installations exploring AI, gaming culture, automation and the colonial attitudes embedded in technological progress.
- Dates
- 25 August–18 October
- Price
- Free · no ticket
- Standard hours
- Tue–Fri and Sun 10:00–18:00 · Sat to 20:00
- Extended
- Select Wed, Fri and weekends · 10:00–21:00 from 23 Sep
- Artist and curator tour
- Saturday 17 October 2026 · 14:00
On this page
Opening pattern
Southbank Centre lists 25 August–18 October 2026.
Standard hours are Tuesday–Friday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00, and closed Monday. The venue now lists extended 10:00–21:00 opening on select Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends from 23 September to 18 October; verify the chosen date before travelling.
Cost and suitability
Entry is free and no ticket is required.
The organiser lists the exhibition for all ages, with under-12s accompanied by an adult on the Southbank Centre site.
Plan the stop
Find HENI Project Space inside Hayward Gallery and allow enough time for video works rather than treating the page as a quick photo stop.
Add one nearby activity, not a tight cross-city transfer.
The final-weekend tour
Southbank Centre announces an extended exhibition tour with Musquiqui Chihying and curator Yung Ma on Saturday 17 October at 14:00.
The exhibition is free without a ticket, but the source does not separately specify the tour duration or reservation arrangements. Check with the venue if the tour is the reason for your visit; do not assume that general admission guarantees a place.
Hours and last check
Checked on 14 October 2026.
The full exhibition run remains 25 August–18 October; the page headline highlights only the remaining dates. Standard published opening is Tuesday–Friday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00, closed Monday.
A separate venue note mentions selected extended openings to 21:00 without identifying each date. Confirm any late visit directly rather than assuming that extended hours apply every day.
Questions, answered
Is the exhibition free?
Yes. The official listing says free entry with no ticket required.
When does it finish?
The published final date is 18 October 2026.
When is the artist tour?
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 14:00, with Musquiqui Chihying and curator Yung Ma. Confirm tour arrangements with the venue.
Does it open on Monday?
No. The published standard schedule lists Mondays as closed.