Learning event Exhibition Access Tour
Audio-Described Tour of Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s
Join us for an audio-described tour to discover the fascinating story of Blitz: The club that shaped the 80s for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.
What to expect
Join an audio-described tour of our exhibition Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s .
Explore the design stories behind the legendary club night that transformed 1980s London style. The infamous Blitz Club generated a creative scene that had an enormous impact on popular culture in the decade that followed — from fashion and music, to film, art and design.
The scene launched the careers of many stars, including chart-topping performers Spandau Ballet, Visage, Boy George and Marilyn as well as a long list of designers, artists, filmmakers and writers — from couture milliner Stephen Jones and Game of Thrones costume designer Michele Clapton, to DJ and fashion writer Princess Julia and BBC broadcaster Robert Elms.
This group tour will explore selected highlights from the 250 works in the exhibition, revisiting the trailblazing club's history and atmosphere with a sensory extravaganza of music, flamboyant fashions, pioneering art, film and graphic design.
This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.
Outside the Blitz club in 1979. Photo by Sheila Rock
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Booking information
Adult: £5
Student: £5
Concession: £5
Members*: £5
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
Pre-booking is required as places are limited
Individuals can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets. If you require a sighted companion, please add a Carer ticket to your order (free)
Suitable Age: 18 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
Assistant dogs are welcome but must be on a lead
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for further information.
The exhibition
Background image: Marilyn at Club for Heroes, 1982. Photo Robert Rosen.