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 Highlights

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Transforming Gardens in 19th c. Britain

Course

A fascinating journey through the history of British gardens.

31 January 2023 / Weekly on Tuesday £150 full series; £130 for members of The Friends

Musical Culture in 19th c. Britain

Course

An exploration of a pivotal moment in musical history

31 January 2023 / Weekly on Tuesday £150 full series; £130 for members of The Friends

Film for Freedom: Screening and Panel Discussion

Film

Short films screening and an inspiring panel discussion.

2 February 2023 £25 (including refreshments)

Film for Freedom: Screening and Filmmaking workshop

Workshop

A session for young people about the power of filmmaking.

4 February 2023 £5

Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2022-23 at Leighton House

Music

Don't miss an exciting programme of chamber music, song and choral works.

22 February 2022 / Multiple dates From £20 per person; discounts for children and students available

Discoveries: A new series of piano recitals

Music

Five talented musicians performing amongst striking works of art in Leighton's grand studio.

7 March 2023 / Multiple dates £25; includes access to Leighton House

Exhibitions

A Life of Drawing: Highlights from the Leighton House collection

A free exhibition with a curated selection of Leighton's stunning and rarely seen drawings

Artists and Neighbours: The Holland Park Circle

A new exhibition featuring recently acquired artworks and examining the story of the Holland Park Circle

New exhibition programme announced

Leighton House presents original and rarely-seen works by three female artists

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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

Free to visit

Did you know that parts of the new wing at Leighton House are free to visit?

Last chance to see

Only a month to see our free exhibition, A Life of Drawing - don't miss it!

The De Morgan Café

A new space at Leighton House with stunning views into the garden.

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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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