Leighton House
Arab Hall and Narcissus Hall, Leighton House.
Step into a painter's world
About the museum
Leighton House is the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896).
Card list containing 5 cards
Meet Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) the painter, sculptor and public figure who lived at 12 Holland Park Road.
Discover how Leighton's home came to embody the idea of how a great artist should live.
Share your memories of Leighton House.
A magical London venue, celebrate Christmas in style at Leighton House.
Enjoy free unlimited access to our houses plus many other benefits!
What's On
Explore our exhibitions and public programmes Carousel containing 5 cards
Workshop
17 February 2026 / Multiple dates
£30; £15 student concession
Evening
16 April 2026
£30 / £15 (student concession) plus booking fee
Workshop
30 April 2026
£15; plus booking fee
Getting here
Welcome to Leighton House
Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am -5:30pm
12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ
Nearest tube stations: Kensington (Olympia), High Street Kensington
Buses: 9, 23, 27, 28, 49, 328, C1
Carousel containing 1 cards
Stories of Leighton House
Explore more stories
Carousel containing 4 cards
The most iconic Victorian masterpiece back on display at Leighton House.
Recent research and stories from the search for four items from Frederic Leighton's original collection,
Sarah Hardy, Director of the De Morgan Museum, highlights her favourite De Morgan pieces
We speak to the artist about her triptych artwork, commissioned for the new Learning Centre at Leighton House
Join The Friends
Discover the exciting benefits of our membership programme, The Friends, and help support our work