Name: Wellington Museum (Apsley House)
Rating: 5.0

Wellington Museum (Apsley House)

Hyde Park Corner, London, UK

1-99 Years

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Apsley House, Home of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner. The Duke – whose victories over Napoleon brought him fame and wealth – bought the house and remodelled it between 1819 and 1829.

Inside, look out for the grand Dining Room, shimmering with treasures presented to Wellington by grateful people, rulers and nations. The mansion also shows off nearly 1,000 fine paintings, sculptures and works of art. You can admire paintings by Velázquez, Rubens, Goya, Titian, Breughel and more. Multimedia guides for adults and children help you explore the mansion – one of only two aristocratic London townhouses open to visitors today.

Price starts from £11.50 for Adults, £7.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £18.50 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Home of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner.
The Duke – whose victories over Napoleon brought him fame and wealth – bought the house and remodelled it between 1819 and 1829.
Inside, look out for the grand Dining Room, shimmering with treasures presented to Wellington by grateful people, rulers and nations.
The mansion also shows off nearly 1,000 fine paintings, sculptures and works of art. You can admire paintings by Velázquez, Rubens, Goya, Titian, Breughel and more.
Multimedia guides for adults and children help you explore the mansion – one of only two aristocratic London townhouses open to visitors today.
Exhibition: The collection at Apsley House contains about 200 of the finest works of art in London.

Facilities

Parking: Charged car park on Park Lane, about ¼ mile away (not managed by English Heritage). Limited, free parking is available for disabled visitors to book in advance. These parking spaces are between 5 and 15 metres away from the entrance.
Toilets: Male and female toilets available.
Dogs: No dogs are allowed on site but we do make an exception for access dogs.

What to see

Events:

The Apsley House Mystery: Date: Sat 18 Oct 2025. Time: 6-8pm or 8.30-10.30pm. Location: Apsley House. The Apsley House Mystery returns, this time set at a Masquerade Ball in the 1920s. It’s a race against the clock to solve the puzzle. The Duke of Wellington has invited his important guests to a special evening reception, but shortly after guests arrive, a terrible discovery is made. One of the guests has been murdered!
The Duke's Guest: Date: Fri 21 Nov 2025. Time: 6pm-9pm. Location: Apsley House. You're invited to an evening of dancing and high society as The Duke's Guest at Apsley House. Discover the proper etiquette of a 19th century ball, test your skill at cards, and learn to dance without embarrassing your host!

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/apsley-house/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £11.50 with donation & £10.40 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.00 with donation & £6.30 without donation.
Concession: £10.00 with donation & £9.00 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £30.00 with donation & £27.10 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £18.50 with donation & £16.70 without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £14.00 with donation & £12.70 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £8.50 with donation & £7.70 without donation.
Concession: £12.00 with donation & £10.90 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £36.50 with donation & £33.10 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £22.50 with donation & £20.40 without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/apsley-house/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Wed - Sun: 11am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Hyde Park Corner, London, UK

Post Code: W1J 7NT

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

Road Access: Next to Hyde Park Corner tube station, near the entrance to Hyde Park.
Bus Access: Apsley House is served by the 134, 155, 184, 2, 207.
Train Access: London Victoria station is ½ mile from Apsley House.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Apsley House at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Tube Access: Hyde Park Corner on the Piccadilly Line is the closest tube station to Apsley House.
Parking: Charged car park on Park Lane, about ¼ mile away (not managed by English Heritage). Limited, free parking is available for disabled visitors to book in advance. These parking spaces are between 5 and 15 metres away from the entrance.