Open
Tuesdays -Wednesday 1200-1800
Friday-Saturday 1000-1700
Closed
Mondays, Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holidays
Admission charges
Free of Charge
Description
The De Morgan Centre is a registered charity and opened to the public in April 2002. It is located in the former Longstaff Reference Library in West Hill, Wandsworth. The building was built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee and boasts a spectacular wooden ceiling. The Museum has received considerable acclaim since it opened and is strongly supported by the local community. Entrance to the Centre is free of charge.
Collections description
The Centre holds an extensive collection of Arts and Crafts Ceramics by the Victorian ceramicist William De Morgan and Oil Paintings and drawings by the artist Evelyn De Morgan. The centre also holds archive material associated with the De Morgans and their circle and a lively programme of temporary exhibitions.
Key artists and exhibits
William De Morgan; Evelyn De Morgan; Ceramics; Oil Paintings; Pre-Raphaelites; Arts and Crafts Movement; Mrs Stirling; drawings; Victorian social history; Lustre-ware
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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