We'll come to you
Our Learning, Outreach and Public Programmes generously supported by the Banham Foundation.
Out of 99 events and 9 flagship exhibits across the week, visitors highlighted the Leighton House's Science of Music and Sound workshops and musical performances with Maya, as their favourite part of this year's Summer Science Exhibition.
We are delighted to come out to organisations, care homes, youth clubs, youth organisations, community groups and schools to present and explore the work and worlds of Frederic Leighton and Linley Sambourne if you are unable to Come to Us.
Our outreach programmes offer the chance to experience Leighton House and Sambourne House through our portfolio of workshops, performances and talks delivered by our subject experts and skilled creatives, and through our participation in events and celebrations elsewhere. Our Learning and Outreach programmes are generously supported by the Banham Foundation.
Meet the Museums at Kensington Central Library
Leighton House and Sambourne House are delighted to team up with Kensington Central Library Join our Learning and Curatorial team as they will offer a series of free workshops and talks. All sessions are free and open to the public; participants don't need to pre-book, simply turn up on the day!
Stitching Circle, Thursdays 6 February, 6 March 1 - 2:30pm
Children’s Library, Ground Floor, Kensington Central Library, 12 Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX
Spend a relaxing session stitching and chatting with fellow embroidery enthusiasts. Bring your own project or make use of the materials provided. Sessions are free and open to everyone - even if you've never picked up a needle before! Hot drinks provided.
Show and Tell, Thursdays 20 February, 20 March 1-2:30pm
Local Studies, First Floor. At Kensington Central Library, 12 Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX
Discover rare, hardly seen artefacts of the museums' collections. Participants (16+) are also invited to bring along their own historical objects, with a story to share.
Case Study: The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
The Royal Society annual Summer Science Exhibition showcases nine flagship exhibits, and runs a packed programme of talks, hands-on activities and drop-in workshops, across six days of exploration and discovery . Leighton House was invited to participate in July 2023, following the success of our learning programme 'Exploring Sound and Creating Music, which was funded by a Places of Science grant from the Royal Society.
Acclaimed musician and composer, Maya Youssef gave pop up live performances playing the qanun, alongside our science expert Karen Hodgetts, who explored the science of sound and birdsong through fun, practical workshops.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about our outreach programme, please do get in touch:
Charlotte Villiers, Learning and Public Programme Manager
Email: [email protected]