Orleans House Gallery
A free gallery in Twickenham built around the Grade I listed Baroque Octagon Room, with changing exhibitions, the Richmond borough art collection, woodland gardens and a cafe.
- Museum
- Price: Free
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Did you know
The Baroque Octagon Room was added in 1720 to entertain Caroline of Ansbach, wife of George II, and it survived when the rest of the house was demolished in 1926.
Local tip
Free entry, open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm and closed on Mondays. The main building can close between exhibitions while the Stables Gallery and cafe stay open, so check the website before a special trip.
Finding it
- Address
- Orleans Road, Twickenham TW1 3BL
- Nearest station
- Twickenham (National Rail), 859 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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