Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park Road, London, W14 8LZ
Not yet reviewed
| Address: | 12 Holland Park Road, London, W14 8LZ |
| Location Map: | See a map |
| Nearest Station: | Kensington (Olympia) |
| About Leighton House Museum: | The former home of Victorian-era artist Lord Frederic Leighton is no ordinary house. During the 30 years Leighton inhabited this building he did his upmost to fill it with beautiful things; the Arab Hall contains over a thousand Islamic tiles he brought back from his travels through Syria, ceilings are gilded and a stuffed peacock perches by a staircase. A golden statue of Narcissus poses amid further lavish details, making one wonder whether it would actually be possible for someone to live in such dream-like surroundings. Since the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea took over, great care has been paid to maintaining the house as it was during Leighton’s lifetime; the museum was recently refurbished costing a cool £1.6 million (which seems to be paying off, as it has been nominated for the Art Fund Prize 2011) and walking around the figures of Greek athletes fighting pythons you can see why. The house also hosts exhibitions, talks and drama courses from time to time, and you can see Leighton’s own paintings in his grand first floor artists’ studio. |
| Official Link: | www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/museums/leightonhousemuseum.aspx |
What's On at Leighton House Museum
| Jun |
| 12 |
| Tue |
Time: 19.00 - 22.00
Admission: £25, includes refreshment. Booking essential on leightonhouse.eventbrite.co.uk or call 020 7471 9153
User Comments
Related content on All In London
What's On at Leighton House Museum
| Jun |
| 12 |
| Tue |
Time: 19.00 - 22.00
Admission: £25, includes refreshment. Booking essential on leightonhouse.eventbrite.co.uk or call 020 7471 9153
