Public Programme 2019 - 2020
Tickets for events are available online on the Eventbrite
website
Ticket prices include admission to the house.
Please note that there are no concessions for public events at
Leighton House Museum.
For bookings enquiries please email museums@rbkc.gov.uk or call +44
(0) 20 7471 9160.
2019
BOOK LAUNCH: A SHORT
STORY OF LONDON by Simon Jenkins
Tuesday 3 December, 7- 8:30pm;
doors open at 6:30pm.
£15; includes a complimentary
drink on arrival.
Join best-seller author Simon Jenkins
as he presents his latest book in Leighton’s studio, followed by a
Q&A and book signing.
BOOK TICKETS: A Short Story of London
FESTIVE FAIR AT
LEIGHTON HOUSE MUSEUM
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
December, 10am - 5pm.
Adults £5, FREE for under
18s.
In the picturesque setting of Lord
Leighton's house, come and browse a treasure trove of unique
Christmas gifts. Our hand-picked traders celebrate the products,
the art and design and traditional crafts of the Middle East, where
Leighton travelled often.
LEIGHTON LATE
WITH THE SALOME QUARTET
Thursday 12 December,
until 9pm (last entry 8:30pm).
FREE
Join us and our Musicians in Residence, the
Salomé Quartet, for our last Museum Late of the year. With
complimentary drinks and music, no need to pre-book, just turn up
and explore Leighton's 'private palace of art' after-hours.
2020
RE-ENVISIONING THE PROMISED LAND: ORIENTALISM
THROUGH 'OLANA' AND LEIGHTON HOUSE
Monday 27 January, 7-8:30;
doors open at 6:30pm
£15; includes a complimentary
drink on arrival
A talk exploring the work of American
painter Frederic Church (1826-1900) and his home, Olana, a
prime example of Orientalist eclecticism in architecture. This will
be considered in contrast to Victorian artist Frederic Leighton and
his ‘House Beautiful’ in West London.
BOOK TICKETS: Orientalism through Olana and Leighton House
LEIGHTON'S TRAVELS TO SPAIN
Tuesday 11 February, 7-8:30;
doors open at 6:30pm
£15; includes a complimentary
drink on arrival
A lecture that sheds light on
Leighton's interest for Spanish art and culture, delivered by art
historian Véronique Gerard Powell
BOOK TICKETS: Leighton's travels to Spain
DRINK AND DRAW
Wednesdays 26 February
and 18 March, 7-8:30; doors open at 6:30pm
£15; includes a complimentary
drink on arrival
Leighton House Museum, in
collaboration with London Fine Art
Studios and Enoteca Rosso, hosts a new series of
Drink & Draw sessions that unite live music, fine art and a
delicious tasting experience.
BOOK TICKETS: Drink and Draw
Free events
OBJECT HANDLING
SESSIONS
Saturdays 7 and 14
December, 12 - 4pm.
FREE with admission fee.
Explore and discover a selection of objects
from our handling collection on display in Leighton’s studio. From
De Morgan ceramics to Leighton’s correspondence, our knowledgeable
volunteers will share fascinating insights into the history of each
piece – just put the conservation gloves on and join us.
Family Fun at Leighton House Museum
Join our family programme and special
events for children at Leighton House Museum, a unique and
opulent Victorian palace of art.
Explore the full
programme.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage
Fund
