Open
Wed-Sun 12.00-17.00
Open Bank Holidays 2-5pm except Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Saturdays we are only open by appointment.
Closed
Closed Christmas fortnight, Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Admission charges
Admission is free.
Description
Burgh House is a grade I listed house built in the early years of the 18th century. The Hampstead Museum is incorporated in the House on the first floor and offers permanent displays on Hampstead History. It is open at the same times.
Collections description
Permanent displays on the history of Hampstead; John Constable, Helen Allingham and on the Isokon flats and furniture. Other artefacts of note are the Isokon Long Chair, the Mayoral chair of 1900, the first Scout's flag and a plaster penguin signed by famous authors in 1960.
Key artists and exhibits
Helen Allingham collection; Marcel Breuer Isokon furniture
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Restaurant
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