Handel House Museum

Museums

Historic buildings and sites

United Kingdom

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Tue Jul 24 2012

The house that was Handel's home between 1723 and his death in 1759, where he composed his 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' and several operas, is now a museum devoted to the composer's life and work, presented in the context of the London he knew. The refurbished 1720 interiors of Handel House Museum include furniture taken from the house after Handel's death. 23 Brook Street, the upper floors of which were home to rock legend Jimi Hendrix in 1968 and 1969, provides a space for changing exhibitions and events. The house was part of the same development as number 25 and has been restored accordingly. Music-inspired family activities, lectures and concerts are a regular feature on the programme of Handel House Museum. Talks take place on Saturday afternoons, on subjects including costumes, paintings, music and London in the eighteenth century.

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Venue location

Address:
Handel House Museum 23 & 25 Brook St (entrance in Lancashire Court)
United Kingdom
London
W1K 4HB

Website:
www.handelhouse.org
Opening hours:
10am-6pm Tue-Sat, 10am-8pm Thur, noon-6pm Sun; last entry 30min before closing
Transport:
Tube: Bond St/Oxford Circus
Map
1. Handel House Museum
  - 23 & 25 Brook St (entrance in Lancashire Court)
    United Kingdom
    London
    W1K 4HB
  - www.handelhouse.org
  - 51.512967,-0.145904

Categories:
Attractions and museums. Historic home. History. Music. Music. Classical & Opera. Chamber. Choral. Opera. Things to do
Facilities:
Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access. Devices for the hearing-impaired. General facilities. Available for hire