Garden Museum
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7401 8865
Fax
020 7401 8869
The Garden Museum explores and celebrates British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events, symposia and garden.
Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur gardener, more of a specialist or someone with a passion for museums, history even architecture the Museum has something for you.
Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament, the Museum has a spectacular home in the former St Mary-at-Lambeth parish Church, which itself its steeped in history and has some interesting stories to tell.
For example, the tomb of the John Tradescants, gardeners to Charles I and adventurous plant hunters, can be found in the Museum Garden. They introduced many of the flowers, shrubs and trees we grow today. The centrepiece of the garden is a 17th century style knot garden that is planted with the plants that the Tradescants grew, and offers year-round interest to the visitor as well as a calm oasis away from the hustle and bustle of London.
There is plenty for comtemporary gardeners too. Our Potting Shed offers practical seasonal gardening advice in an imaginative setting, and the Museum is a focal point for garden-related events and activities. A programme of events, talks, children’s activities and plant fairs runs throughout the year.
The Shop offers a range of perfect presents for those who love gardens and The Garden café serves delicious freshly-made vegetarian food: “there cannot be a prettier outside table in Central London” Giles Coren, The Times.
Venue Type:
Museum, Garden, parklands or rural site
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7401 8865
Fax
020 7401 8869
The Museum's collection has particular focus on the development of gardening and garden design through the ages, as well as the role of plant hunters in the introduction of new species to the UK.
Collection details
Agriculture, Architecture, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
Key artists and exhibits
- Tomb of the Tradescant family
- Tomb of Admiral Bligh
- The Vegetable Lamb
- Personal effects of Gertrude Jekyll
- Architecture and tombs of the church St. Mary-at-Lambeth
- Replica 17th Century Knot Garden
- Garden related tools, artefacts, curiosities and ephemera
Collections services
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7401 8865
Fax
020 7401 8869
Christopher Lloyd: A Life at Great Dixter
The first major retrospective about the life and work of Christopher Lloyd, our new exhibition will present a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the great characters of 20th century gardening. Bringing together personal objects from Great Dixter, recollections
and stories from Christopher’s friends and colleagues, examples of his writing and stunning images of his garden to piece together a picture of the man behind the iconic garden.
Admission
Included in Museum Admission £6 adults / £5 concs / £3 Art Fund / Free for under 16s, students, Museum Friends & carers of disabled visitors
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7401 8865
Fax
020 7401 8869
Fergus Garrett & Anna Pavord: Reflections on Christopher Lloyd
Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener & Chief Executive at Great Dixter, and garden writer Anna Pavord will talk about their experiences of Christopher Lloyd - one of the greatest gardeners of the 20th century.
When
6:30-8:30pm
Admission
£20 / £15 Museum Friends & Friends of Great Dixter
Reputations: How Are Gardeners Remembered?
Head to the Garden Museum for a debate about the posthumous reputations of great gardeners and garden designers. In comparison to artists and architects the reputations of gardeners and garden designers seem to have a short and uncertain ‘half-life’. Dominic Cole, and Christopher Woodward, will discuss the notion of heroes and heroines in the world of gardening.
When
6:30-8:30pm
Admission
£15 / £10 Museum Friends and Garden History Society Members
Mary Keen & Frank Ronan, Christopher Lloyd: Friend & Host
Gardener Christopher Lloyd was also well known as a host, opera lover, cook and collector. Telegraph gardening writer Mary Keen and novelist Frank Ronan talk about their memories of Christopher’s passions.
When
6:30-8:30pm
Admission
Tickets £20 / £15 Museum Friends & Friends of Great Dixter
Please book in advance on 020 7401 8865 ext*822
Christopher Lloyd: His Life at Great Dixter (a biographer's view)
Garden writer Stephen Anderton will give his biographer’s view of Christopher Lloyd. Stephen knew Christopher for over twenty years and had unprecedented access to the 100-year archive of papers at Great Dixter while working on his recent book.
When
6:30-8:30pm
Admission
£20/£15 Museum & Great Dixter Friends
Please book in advance on 020 7401 8865 ext*822
Gardens at Night: Photographing Your Garden with Linda Rutenberg
Photographer Linda Rutenberg will lead a workshop on how to photograph your garden by night. Linda is the author of 'Gardens at Night' and 'The English Garden at Night' beautiful volumes that capture the hidden nature of nocturnal gardens. The workshop coincides with an exhibition of Linda's work at the Garden Museum.
When
6:30-8:30pm
Admission
£15 / £10 Garden Museum Friends
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7401 8865
Fax
020 7401 8869
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