1 / 3Hogarth's House
📍 London, Greater London
William Hogarth's restored country home displaying a large collection of his satirical engravings and prints across the historic rooms, with a mulberry garden. Free entry, open Tuesday to Sunday.
I came as part of a study I am doing on the nature of the difference between the country and city as portrayed in English literature. The museum gave me a superb understanding of what the streets of London were like in the 18th century. The woodcuts are beautiful and the plack's give great information. Would highly recommend for those interested in history and art.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with older children who enjoy history and narrative art — Hogarth's engravings tell detailed stories about 18th-century London life that reward reading the accompanying notes. Free admission makes it a low-commitment visit. The mulberry garden adds a peaceful outdoor element.
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Gdude277
8 months ago
“I came as part of a study I am doing on the nature of the difference between the country and city as portrayed in English literature. The museum gave me a superb understanding of what the streets of London were like in the 18th century. The woodcuts are beautiful and the plack's give great information. Would highly recommend for those interested in history and art.”
Wan Lin Qin
6 months ago
“Amusing engravings in a fascinating old building, very well cared for. I enjoyed reading the stories and seeing the curved floor upstairs from years of the house being alive and inhabited with people”
Adib Jafari
4 months ago
“Very enjoyable visit to a peaceful place with helpful staff and a very well documented presentation of the owner's drawing and history”
Timothy Pang
3 months ago
“A really splendid small museum and garden. Well worth a visit. Even on a rainy December afternoon it was well worth it; in the spring or summer the garden would be lovely. Quite a modest house but packed full of things to see, chiefly of course Hogarth’s works as well as various household items including some Jingdezhen porcelain.”
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Overview
Hogarth's House was the country retreat of painter William Hogarth from 1749 until his death in 1764. The museum displays his complete satirical engraving sets across the original rooms, with detailed explanatory notes alongside each series. Curved upstairs floors reflect the building's age. A mulberry garden adjoins the house. Regular contemporary art exhibitions complement the permanent collection. Free entry; open Tuesday to Sunday with afternoon hours.
