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).
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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.
Learn more about the most iconic room of Leighton House with expert Melanie Gibson.
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Hidden Gem to National Treasure
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Exhibition
Victorian masters reunited at Leighton House.
Workshop
Practise your life drawing in Leighton's artist studio.
Tour
Time-travel through the fascinating history of Leighton House.
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
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Stories of Leighton House
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The most iconic Victorian masterpiece back on display at Leighton House.
Read the story of this exquisite painting by celebrated Victorian artist, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a gift to his friend Frede
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
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