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Handel House Museum

25 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HB, England

The Handel House Museum was home to celebrated composer George Frideric Handel from 1723 to his death in 1759. The New York Times called its Georgian interiors “a spur to the imagination” and the Times declared that the recitals in Handel’s rehearsal room are “a profoundly moving experience”. Handel composed his best-loved works in the house including Messiah, Fireworks Music and Zadok the Priest. Now it is brought back to life with regular live music, study events and family activities.



23 Brook Street, now part of the museum, was home to rock legend Jimi Hendrix from 1968 - 69. A blue plaque and a handful of photographs commemorate his time there.

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7495 1685
Fax : 020 7495 1759
E-mail : mail@handelhouse.org

URL : www.handelhouse.org

Open

10.00am until 18.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Thursday 10.00 am until 20.00pm, live music from 18.30 Sunday 12.00pm until 18.00pm

Closed

Mondays (including Bank Holidays)

Admission Charges

Adults £5.00 Concessions £4.50 Children £2.00 NACF Free

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General Information

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 study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
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
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

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
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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