Orleans House Gallery
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ
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About Orleans House Gallery
Built in 1710 for James Johnston (the Secretary of State for Scotland of the day) Orleans House was named after its most famous resident, Louis Phillippe, Duc D'Orleans, who lived there in exile between 1813-15. The main gallery hosts five temporary exhibitions each year – the types of exhibitions ranging from historical to contemporary art exhibitions, attracting over 56,000 visitors per year. Orleans House Gallery is Richmond's principle collection of art.The 19th century stables buildings and stages house the Stables Gallery which is host to around seven contemporary and community exhibitions a year. The collections include Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art and Photography. Admission is free.
Built in 1710 for James Johnston (the Secretary of State for Scotland of the day) Orleans House was named after its most famous resident, Louis Phillippe, Duc D'Orleans, who lived there in exile between 1813-15. The main gallery hosts five temporary exhibitions each year – the types of exhibitions ranging from historical to contemporary art exhibitions, attracting over 56,000 visitors per year. Orleans House Gallery is Richmond's principle collection of art.The 19th century stables buildings and stages house the Stables Gallery which is host to around seven contemporary and community exhibitions a year. The collections include Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art and Photography. Admission is free.
Official Website
www.richmond.gov.uk/orleans_house_gallery
www.richmond.gov.uk/orleans_house_gallery
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In addition, the site has recently been refurbished including the Stables Gallery situated behind the main gallery, which hosts six free exhibitions per year.
A new cafe with a free heriatge display is now open from Wednesday - Sunday 11.00-3.00pm.
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