Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Museums
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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

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Sambourne House

Illustrating Victorian life

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Exhibitions

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Out Shopping: The Dresses of Marion and Maud Sambourne (1880-1910)
 Book now for the Out Shopping Exhibition experience!
Opens on 16 November: Leighton and Landscape
A major survey will present Leighton at his most experimental.

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Drink and Draw: Life Drawing with 2B or Not 2B Collective
Workshop

Experience the museum after hours while drawing in Leighton's studio.

2 October 2024 £15
Course: Frederic Leighton and Landscape Art
Course

A short course in partnership with Imperial College London.

7 November 2024 / Multiple dates Full course from £95; discounts available
Nicole Line: Sublimation Printing onto textiles
Workshop

Inspired by prints and textiles at Leighton House.

12 October 2024 £65; 25% discount for Friends Under 30s
Family Fun: Science of Nature
Workshop

Explore the science we can find in world around us!

21 September 2024 / Multiple dates £5; free for one accompanying adult
Life Drawing with 2B Or Not 2B Collective
Workshop

Practise your drawing in Leighton's grand studio.

17 September 2024 / Multiple dates £30 for individual sessions
Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2024-25 at Leighton House
Music

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

1 October 2024 / Multiple dates Adults £22; discounts for children and students available

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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 

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What's New

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Leighton's Bay of Cadiz, Moonlight acquired
To go on display in November, celebrating our Leighton and Landscape exhibition.
Spectacular dahlias installation on display
Arthur Parkinson takes over the Arab Hall for one weekend only!
Christmas Early Bird Discount
Book your Christmas party at Leighton House before the end of September for 15% OFF Private Dining or Drinks Reception rates

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

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