Hogarth's House
Free-entry house in Chiswick where the painter and engraver William Hogarth lived from 1749, with a collection of his prints and a mulberry garden.
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About the museum
Hogarth's House in Chiswick was built between 1713 and 1717. From 1749 until his death in 1764 it was the country home of the painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth, who used it as a retreat from his London studio.
The house has been open to the public since 1904 and for most of that time has displayed a collection of Hogarth's prints. It survived several difficulties during the twentieth century, including bomb damage in the Second World War. A refurbishment funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2011 greatly improved the interpretation of the rooms.
A second National Lottery Heritage Fund project, the Mulberry Garden project completed around 2020, repaired the historic garden wall, created an exhibition garden that shows historic planting and themes, and added the Weston Studio, a new space for learning, events and hire. The house and garden are managed by the London Borough of Hounslow.
Highlights
- Home of William Hogarth from 1749 to 1764
- Collection of Hogarth's prints
- Mulberry Garden with the historic mulberry tree
- Free entry and a free digital guide
- Weston Studio events and family activities in school holidays
Permanent exhibition
- Hogarth's House and collection – The rooms of William Hogarth's country home display a large collection of his prints and explain the history of the house, its residents and the area.
- Founded
- 1904
- Operated by
- London Borough of Hounslow
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (6+ people) | £8.50 per personGroup visits outside opening hours with exclusive access to the house, galleries and grounds; no guided tour is possible. |
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Entry to the house and garden is free. Group visits during opening hours are free but should be announced in advance.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There is step-free access to the site through the double gates and the lobby. The first floor of the house can only be reached by a narrow staircase of 12 steps with low headroom. The Weston Studio and the Mulberry Garden have level access. Printed information about the house and collection can be borrowed at reception, and there is one accessible toilet in the lobby.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
A programme of family activities runs during the school holidays, and free creative activity videos and learning resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 are available online. Children's birthday parties can be held in the Weston Studio.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Burlington Lane bus stop (routes 190 and 209) · 5-min walk
Turnham Green station (District line) is about a 20-minute walk and Chiswick station about 25 minutes. Buses 190 (Hammersmith to Richmond) and 209 (Hammersmith to Barnes Pond) stop in Burlington Lane, about 5 minutes' walk west of Hogarth Roundabout.
By car
Free parking
Free ticketed parking spaces for visitors, with a two-hour ticket from reception, are along the A4 boundary and next to the house in the Chiswick Gate estate (postcode W4 2TH); they are arranged by phoning the house on the day and cannot be used after 17:00. Parking is also available at Chiswick House, about 200 m further west along the A4, and at the Chiswick Premier Inn if booked in advance.
Cycle parking is available on site.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A small shop in the lobby sells books, bags, prints, cards and pins; it is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00, and accepts card payments only.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
The Weston Studio can be hired for private events, corporate bookings, community groups and children's birthday parties, with private access to the house and garden by arrangement. The house, garden and studio can also be hired for filming.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A free digital guide is available through the Bloomberg Connects app, covering the house, garden, residents and works on display. Because of the size of the house, guided tours are not possible. Schools can book workshops or make self-guided visits; only one class can visit at a time. |
