Royal Kennel Club Art Gallery
A basement gallery in Mayfair with paintings, prints, sculptures and trophies about dogs from the first century to today, open by appointment on weekdays.
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About the museum
The art gallery of the Royal Kennel Club, until 2023 known as the Kennel Club, opened to the public in 2003 and is part of the club's headquarters at 10 Clarges Street in Mayfair. It shows part of the club's collection of dog art and related objects, which is cared for together with a specialist library by the club's culture and heritage team.
The collection covers paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, trophies and other objects from the first century to the present, with a focus on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The oldest object is a Celtic silver coin from about AD 8 to 41 that carries the image of a hound. Other works include a painting of 1670 by the Flemish artist Pieter Boel, the 1855 painting An Early Canine Meeting, which shows the early days of dog showing, and the Keddell Memorial Trophy for Best in Show at Crufts. Artists represented include Maud Earl, Sir Edwin Landseer and Richard Ansdell.
The gallery changes its displays regularly and has staged more than forty exhibitions. Recent shows have highlighted women artists who painted dogs. Visits are by appointment, and guided tours for groups are available.
Highlights
- Dog art from the first century to the present day
- Celtic silver coin with a hound, about AD 8 to 41
- An Early Canine Meeting (1855), an early picture of dog showing
- Keddell Memorial Trophy for Best in Show at Crufts
- Works by Maud Earl, Sir Edwin Landseer and Richard Ansdell
Permanent exhibition
- Royal Kennel Club art collection – Paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics and trophies about dogs, from a Celtic coin of the first century AD to contemporary work.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Royal Kennel Club
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | £15 per personPrivate group tours, per person; places must be booked in advance. |
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A third-party listing gives free entry for individual visits; the gallery's own page states only the price of private group tours. A group tour can be combined with lunch in the club's dining room, subject to availability.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The gallery is a basement room reached by a lift.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Green Park
Green Park Underground station is a short walk away.
The gallery is at the Royal Kennel Club's headquarters in Clarges Street, Mayfair.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups are led by curators and can cover the gallery, the library and the wider collection. The gallery is kept cool to protect the collection, so visitors are advised to bring an extra layer. |
