Golden dome in the Arab Hall, Leighton House

Golden dome in the Arab Hall, Leighton House

Staircase Hall, Leighton House. RBKC, Image courtesy of Dirk Lindner

The staircase hall, Leighton House

The Drawing Room, Sambourne House

The Drawing Room, Sambourne House

Silk Room, Leighton House. RBKC, Image courtesy of Dirk Lindner

The Silk Room, Leighton House

Stained glass window, Sambourne House

Stained glass window, Sambourne House

Welcome to Leighton House and Sambourne House

View into the Narcissus Hall in Leighton House

Arab Hall and Narcissus Hall, Leighton House.

Explore Victorian Artists at Home

Leighton House

Step into a painter's world

Sambourne House

Illustrating Victorian life

What's on

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Rethinking the Arts and Crafts and Aestheticism

Talk

A short course in partnership with Imperial College London.

9 January 2024 / Multiple dates Full course from £95; discounts available

Come and Sing: Masterclass Workshops

Music

A fun singing masterclass and performance.

20 January 2024 £20 adults; £5 children and young people

Drink and Draw with Zoolab

Workshop

A life-drawing session for animal lovers.

1 February 2024 £15

In Conversation with Maha Ahmed

Online

A virtual conversation exploring Ahmed's latest exhibition and future projects.

11 January 2024 £10

Young People: Artist-led Life Drawing

Workshop

Traditional drawing with a twist!

2 March 2024 / Multiple dates Free

Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2023-24 at Leighton House

Music

A new season of outstanding music in Leighton's studio.

14 November 2023 / Multiple dates From £20; discounts for children and students available

Exhibitions

Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet

A new free exhibition announced, to open on 21 October.

Victorian Treasures from the Cecil French Bequest

A new exhibition unveiling work by Victorian masters.

Buy tickets

Advance tickets now available

Getting here

Welcome to Leighton House and Sambourne House

Leighton House: 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ

Sambourne House: 18 Stafford Terrace, London W8 7BH

Nearest tube stations: Kensington (Olympia), High Street Kensington

Buses: 9, 23, 27, 28, 49, 328, C1

Plan your visit

Leighton House and Sambourne House museums shown in the map

What's New

We won! AJ Cultural Project Award

The museum's redevelopment, by BDP, recognised with a prestigious award.

Celebrate a cultural Christmas with us

From gift tickets to gingerbread lattes and the perfect stocking fillers!

Enjoy our first AR gallery experience

See Maha Ahmed's artwork come to life!

Celebrate with us!

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Learn with us

We look to inspire creativity, expand horizons and support you develop new skills and knowledge.

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