The classic tour of the Museum, our Highlights Tours will transport you back to Regency London, taking you through Sir John Soane’s extraordinary home, left as it was at the time of his death in 1837.
An extraordinary exhibition of works focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period, alongside a newly designed illumination of the Soane's own famous frontage.
On the first Saturday of each month, we explore architecture and the built environment through a variety of topics, often shaped by the interests of the group participating.
On the first Saturday of each month, we explore architecture and the built environment through a variety of topics, often shaped by the interests of the group participating.
Run by an award-winning architect, this course offers 15- to 18-year-olds a chance to develop a portfolio of drawings in preparation for future study at art or architecture school. The group visits a variety of buildings across London over the course of six sessions, where they receive group and one-to-one tutoring to develop their drawing skills.
Curator Dr Louise Stewart leads a tour of Georgian Illuminations, an exhibition of works on paper focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period.
Inspired by our current exhibition, join us for a discussion on the theme of light in public entertainments in the Georgian era and today, with co-curator Dr Melanie Doderer-Winkler, conservator Geoffrey Major and installation artist Nayan Kulkarni.
In this lecture, Lettie Mckie will consider how, as the public audience changed dramatically over its 200-year history, the architecture of Soane’s Dulwich Picture Gallery has been adapted to meet its needs.
