Leighton House
Arab Hall and Narcissus Hall, Leighton House.
Step into a painter's world
About the museum
Buy tickets to Leighton HouseLeighton House is the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896).
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Meet Frederic Leighton - painter, sculptor and public figure who lived in 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.
Say 'I do' amidst the timeless beauty of Leighton House.
Enjoy free unlimited access to our houses plus many other benefits!
What's On
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Music
A new season of outstanding music in Leighton's studio.
Tour
New dates added due to popular demand! Book your free ticket now.
Talk
A celebration of Arabic calligraphy through the lens of craft, tradition and contemporary art.
Workshop
Practise your life drawing in Leighton's artist studio.
Workshop
Create your dream home!
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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What happens when the creations of one world are lifted from their roots and set into foreign walls?
New video installation transforms the Arab Hall fountain into a living canvas of moving calligraphy, light and sound.
Fascinating findings revealed shining new light on the Arab Hall's tile collection.
Learn about this exquisite painting by Alma-Tadema, a gift to his friend Leighton and our efforts to bring it back home.
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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