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Wednesday 19 November 2025
Paloma Durante: The Watershed and Artists Make Space
Artist Paloma Durante participated in Artists Make Space in 2024-25, taking up residency in the Old Town Hall in Richmond. Here she writes about her experience of the programme and and her experience as an artist who moved from Brazil to the…
Sunday 16 November 2025
Cosmologies and Liquid Futures with Paola Estrella
Last year, artist Paola Estrella took part in our Artists Make Space programme. The programme gives free studio space to local artists. Paola used her time in the studio at Orleans House Gallery to create and rehearse…
Friday 10 October 2025
£117k awarded to help enhance community impact
We are pleased to share that we have been awarded £117,354 through Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund, in recognition of the unique role we play in celebrating culture, creativity and community. Councillor John Coombs, Spokesperson for Arts, said: …
Collection Highlight
Nattes, John Claude
Island at Barn Elms
Drawing of the Island at Barn Elms with a boat in the foreground by Nattes from the mid 19th century.
Weddings
The Grade I Listed Octagon Room is available for civil ceremonies for up to 60 guests. Following the ceremony guests can enjoy a drinks reception in the Octagon Room or on our lawns as pictures are taken against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames and surrounding woodlands.