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Due to this historic nature of the museum, there is no access for buggies and pushchairs. The Leighton House Museum is an art museum and historic house in the Holland Park area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. Decorating the walls of the museum’s new helical staircase which stretches across three floors, this soaring 11-metre high mural explores universal themes of love, knowledge and cultural fusion. Also on display in the café space, are two conserved frescoes by Leighton’s Holland Park Circle neighbour and lifelong friend, artist George Frederic Watts.
De Morgan Café, Shop and Outdoor spaces
Join our free, volunteer-led tours of the historic interiors at Leighton House and Sambourne House and learn about the history of our collections and the life and work of Frederic Leighton and Linley Sambourne. The garden at Leighton House will be closed sharply at 5pm. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the garden or the historic house (only Guide, Hearing and Assistance dogs are welcomed inside the museums).
George Frederic Watts frescoes
The upper floor of the new wing is still used as one of the museum’s exhibition spaces. The main room was first floor studio, facing north, originally 14 meters by 8 meters, with a large central window to provide plenty of light for the painting. There stood several paintings in different stages of completion, the walls hung with examples of Leighton's work. Many of the most important figures of the Victorian era passed through this room, including Queen Victoria herself, who visited Leighton in 1859. There was also a gallery at the east end and a separate staircase for the models to use.
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You can use your smartphone to scan room labels to bring up information about the art and objects on display. And there is a short film you can watch when you first arrive and information pamphlets in each room. In Leighton’s day, every spring a concert was held in the studio for his friends.
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Leighton produced all the works of his mature career in this room, including the iconic Flaming June which is now at the Museo de Arte Ponce, Puerto Rico. Walking through the new wing of Leighton House (which is free to visit, independent of the ticketed historic house) a series of display cases and exhibits showcase the remarkable history of artists of the Victorian era. Located near the Holland Park, Leighton House is a former Victorian residence that belonged to the painter Frederic Leighton, the 1st Lord Leighton. This red brick building was built between 1866 and 1895 to be a combination residence and art studio. The mansion is famous for its oriental and aesthetic elements in the interior and for incorporating tiles and other elements bought in the East in the decoration. The house was expanded and new pieces of decoration were acquired over the 30 years that Lord Leighton lived in it.
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Approximately 1.2 km, 15 minute walk through Holland Park to either Leighton House or Sambourne House. Approximately 800 metres, 10 minute walk to Leighton House. At Leighton House, there is free admission to the shop, the De Morgan Café, the garden and The Tavolozza Drawings Gallery.
The De Morgan Café is located on the ground floor, with direct access to the garden for light refreshments. Entry to Sambourne House is via the reception room on the lower ground floor which is reached by 7 steps and is not wheelchair accessible. Please note that both houses are located within 8-minute walking distance apart.
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Glazed on two sides and with a glass roof, the winter studio was supported by pairs of substantial cast iron columns. The house reflects the Victorian era’s infatuation with Oriental style. It’s crammed full of Arab tiles, gold friezes, mosaic floors, antique oriental rugs, and paintings by Leighton and other artists. Please note that access to the Learning Centre is only provided on select events and is not part of the museum’s open access spaces. Explore what’s on to see what upcoming events are due to take place in the Learning Centre or contact us at [email protected] to enquire.
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The 17th-century tiles are complemented by carved wooden lattice windows from the same period and are from Damascus, Syria. The west wall has a wooden alcove with inlaid 14th-century tiles. Explore this pair of unique Victorian artists houses for an insightful exploration of the lives and careers of Frederic Leighton and Linley Sambourne.
Tickets need to be purchased at the box office upon entering the house and there is no online sale. You can see the map with the rooms in the house in this link. Like other artists, he struggled to finish his paintings in the winter, with the poor natural light of a gloomy winter. The museum is the former home and studio of famed Victorian artist, Frederic Leighton. The house is a time capsule of the artist’s life and work, a place where you can step back in time to the Victorian era.
Photographs must be for personal use only, using hand-held cameras and phones. Additional equipment such as tripods, monopods, gimbals and lighting is not permitted in the rooms. We encourage everyone to share images of your visit on social media, please do tag us when possible. For commercial photo shoots, please contact our Venue Hire team.
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