Handel House Museum
Date of building: 1723
25 Brook Street,
Mayfair,
London
W1K 4HB
Making a visit
- Journey Planner:
http://www.tfl.org.uk - Google map:
http://maps.google.co.uk
Email: mail@handelhouse.org
Phone: 020 7495 1685
Website: http://www.handelhouse.org
Handel House Museum at 25 Brook Street was home to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel from 1723 until his death in 1759. The only composer museum in London, this landmark address is where Handel composed some of his greatest music, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks.
The museum displays portraits of Handel and his contemporaries and has weekly concerts and musical events in addition to displays and exhibitions.
Significant Inhabitants
George Frideric Handel, Jimi Hendrix (23 Brook Street, flat open to the public twice a year only)
Opening Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Thursday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12noon - 6pm, Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Entrance Fee
£6/£5 concs/£2 children (5 to 16 years) and children go Free on Sat/Sun
Transport
Rail: Victoria, Marylebone, Charing Cross.
Tube: Bond Street, Oxford Circus,
Bus: All buses to Oxford Street, New Bond Street.
Facilities
| Period rooms | yes |
| Museum Exhibition | yes |
| Café | no |
| Education program | yes |
| Wheelchair access | yes |
| Disabled toilets | yes |
| Baby Changing | yes |
| Public Events | yes |
| Private Room Hire | yes |
| Shop | yes |