Orleans House Gallery

Gallery in rated 10 / 10 from 1 review

A free museum, gallery and heritage site, offering a range of exhibitions, activities, tours and more for the community and visitors from around the world.

Orleans House Gallery
Orleans House Gallery image
Address
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ
Telephone
0208 831 6000
Category
Galleries
Nearest Station
Twickenham
0.37 miles
Opening Summary
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm

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.

Orleans House Gallery Picture Gallery

Orleans House Gallery Picture

User Reviews

Mark
from London

Dec 18, 2013

A beautiful historic building overlooking the Thames and next to tranquil woodland. Free entry to the stunning Gibbs Octagon Room and 2 galleries - plus a display on the history of the site in the lovely cafe.

The current Madge Gill exhibition is not to be missed!
Anonymous

Dec 10, 2008

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.