Heath Robinson Museum
Museum in Pinner showing the original artwork of the illustrator and humorist William Heath Robinson, who lived in the town from 1908 to 1918.
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About the museum
The Heath Robinson Museum is in Pinner Memorial Park in north-west London, next to West House. William Heath Robinson (1872–1944) was an artist, illustrator and humorist who lived in Pinner from 1908 to 1918, some of the most productive years of his career. The museum was officially opened by the author Michael Rosen on 15 October 2016.
The collection grew from the artist’s family holdings. The William Heath Robinson Trust was formed in 1992 to keep the collection in public ownership, and in 2015 about 400 more works were bought with help from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund. Funding for the building came from the Heritage Lottery Fund and local donors.
The museum is run in partnership by the West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust and the William Heath Robinson Trust. A permanent exhibition combines original artwork with books, photographs, film and digital media to show his career, and a second gallery holds changing exhibitions. The museum also offers guided tours, workshops for children and a programme of events.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the life and work of W. Heath Robinson
- Original artwork alongside books, photographs, film and digital media
- Collection of nearly 1,000 works, the main public collection of the artist
- Guided tours of about 30 minutes on selected days
- Daisy’s in the Park café next door in West House
Permanent exhibition
- W. Heath Robinson: life and work – The permanent exhibition combines original artwork with books, photographs, film and digital media to show the career of the illustrator.
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £8 |
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| Reduced | £4Students with ID, visitors with disabilities and people receiving certain benefits (proof required) |
| Children & teens | £2free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 15; under-5s are free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | £4companion free · Concession price; a carer accompanying a disabled visitor is free. |
| Students & apprentices | £4Students with ID. |
| Groups | £6 per personEntry per person for pre-booked groups; a guided tour costs £50 and a curator’s talk £90 on top. Tours suit 6 to 15 people. |
Prices shown are standard admission without Gift Aid (£8.80 adult with Gift Aid). Art Fund National Art Pass holders and Friends of the Museum enter free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the ground floor with automatic doors, and its galleries and activity studio are step-free. A lift serves the first-floor archive, the Verden Gallery and the collections store. An accessible toilet is near the museum entrance and more are in West House. One Blue Badge space is in the car park outside, and people can be dropped off at the entrance. Large-print information is provided in each gallery. The nearest Changing Places toilet is at Harrow Mencap in Pinner Green, about five minutes by car, and it is not open on public holidays or after 14:00 at weekends. The museum is considering relaxed sessions for autistic visitors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children’s workshops, holiday trails and celebration days are held, and the Young Art Academy runs in term time for ages 8 to 16. Baby changing is available in the accessible toilets of West House. Children’s birthday parties can be held in the hireable gallery space.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Pinner station
Pinner station on the Metropolitan line is under 10 minutes’ walk away; the station has lifts to both platforms. Buses H11, H12, H13 and 183 stop on Bridge Street.
By car
Parking available · 5-min walk to the entrance
A small car park at the museum has one Blue Badge space and is reached from West End Lane. The main car park at the bottom of the park is about five minutes’ walk away.
- Accessible parking
Cycle racks are in the museum car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Daisy’s in the Park is an independent café on the ground floor of the neighbouring West House, with step-free access, highchairs and a dog bowl. The museum shop is online.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 60 guests.
A flexible gallery space in West House overlooking the lake, with kitchen, bar and balcony, can be hired for up to 60 guests for meetings, lectures, celebrations, children’s birthday parties and weddings.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours last 30 minutes and are included in admission when they run (Thursdays at 11:30 in October and November 2026). Pre-booked group tours are available Monday to Wednesday; a curator’s talk lasts one hour. |
