Leighton House
About This Museum
Stepping into Leighton House is less like visiting a museum and more like being granted a private audience with the soul of Victorian Aestheticism. The moment you cross the threshold, the sheer audacity of its centerpiece, the Arab Hall, pulls you into another world entirely—a serene, golden-hued sanctuary right in the heart of London. Beyond this breathtaking space, the house unfolds as a deeply personal gallery of Lord Leighton's own paintings and studies, each room feeling like a preserved moment from his creative life. It’s an intimate and almost overwhelming immersion into the mind of an artist who lived and breathed beauty.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the Arab Hall, a soaring space glittering with intricate Syrian tiles and a tranquil fountain at its heart. You'll also find Leighton's own grand canvases like 'Flaming June' on occasion, alongside more personal sketches and a collection of sculptures by his contemporaries that dot the studios and hallways.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on a quiet street in Holland Park, it feels like a wonderful secret. It's best to book ahead for this one, as its intimate scale means it can get cozy quickly.
Architecture & Building
A stunning fusion of a classic Victorian artist's studio-home with an opulent, Middle Eastern-inspired interior, famously crowned by its masterpiece: the golden-domed Arab Hall.
Contact & Location
Address: Leighton House Museum, 12, Holland Park Road, Kensington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, Greater London, England, W14 8LZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7361 3783
Website: Visit Website
