Turner's House

After the hottest week ever recorded at Turner’s House, we are enjoying a little shade and planning for the summer months in the house and garden!

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Finished… or unfinished?

Step inside Turner’s House and discover the fascinating story behind one of J.M.W. Turner’s most mysterious paintings.

Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest explores the extraordinary legacy of Turner’s will, the vast collection of artworks he left to the nation, and how his overlooked paintings helped change the way the world understood his genius.

At the heart of the exhibition is Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), on loan from the National Gallery. Once dismissed as “unfinished” and hidden away for decades, the painting later became celebrated for its dreamlike atmosphere and striking modernity, inspiring Impressionists such as Claude Monet, and artists worldwide.

✨ Discover the story behind the Turner Bequest — the largest art donation ever made to Britain
✨ Explore how Turner’s radical style reshaped art history
✨ Experience it all inside the house Turner designed himself

Come and decide for yourself: masterpiece or unfinished mystery?

📍 Turner’s House, Twickenham
📅 23 April – 25 October 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now from £12 , with guided tours and late nights available.

Curated by Alan Crookham, Chief Librarian and Archivist , this special exhibition is a collaboration between the National Gallery and Turner’s House.

With special thanks to StoneRoweBrewer and Artscapades for their support.

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We are thrilled to be working with for a very special 1 day watercolour retreat inspired by the master of light, JMW Turner.

Be immersed in creativity, atmosphere, technique and tales from the set of ‘Mr Turner’, whilst enjoying private access to Turner’s House and garden.

Accessible to all, and all levels of experience welcome.

📍 Turner’s House
📅 Monday 8 June
⏰ 10am–4pm
💷 £140

Your day includes:

🎨 All materials provided In partnership with
☕ Refreshments throughout the day

Spaces are limited — book now to secure your place!

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough — local hero, inspiration, and lifelong supporter of the arts.

We were incredibly lucky to welcome him to Turner’s House when we opened our Turner and the Thames exhibition, and we remain so proud to be connected, in some small way, to his extraordinary legacy. 🌿🦉🎨

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough — local hero, inspiration, and lifelong supporter of the arts.

We were incredibly lucky to welcome him to Turner’s House when we opened our Birds and Beasts exhibition, and we remain so proud to be connected, in some small way, to his extraordinary legacy. 🌿🦉🎨

En plein air workshop at Turner’s House.

Gorgeous weather for our first plein air session last week, and a fantastic group of talented artists and sketchers.

Turner built Sandycombe Lodge as a place to escape from his busy London life and connect with friends and creatives. A retreat to be inspired and take time out. We are thrilled to see his home being used as he designed it once again, as a space of inspiration and community.

If you would like to join our next session we will be back in the garden on 3rd June, and your ticket includes refreshments, private entry to the house and our new exhibition.

The gardens and ground floor of the house are fully accessible and we are very much open to all abilities.

( repeat bookings are at a 40% discount)

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What an incredible pleasure it was to have - a huge Turner fan, rock royalty and talented artist in his own right- open our private view at Turner’s House this week.

A truly special moment celebrating art, creativity and inspiration in such an intimate historic setting.

On seeing ‘Margate’ for the first time, he called it “a sweep of colours and a very subtle painting”… and commented that “ It’s a dream come true for me, as I always admired Turner growing up ”.

An amazing moment, a wonderful evening and the perfect start to our 2026 exhibition!

Entry to the exhibition is included in your ticket price and we look forward to welcoming you very soon-
We are open Weds- Sun 12-4pm; tickets in bio.




Enormous thanks to for helping us make this happen.

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Today we celebrate 251 years of JMW Turner, and what a wonderful way to mark the occasion. 🎂

We could not imagine a better birthday tribute than opening the doors of his beloved Sandycombe Lodge with our new exhibition: Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest.

This week, we celebrated in his honour surrounded by admirers, friends, and even a few rockstars, all inspired by his remarkable life, genius, and enduring legacy.

Happy birthday, Turner! Today and always, we celebrate your life, your art, and the home 🏡 you loved so dearly.

Exciting news!

It’s not just a space rocket that launched last week- we are very excited to announce the launch of our new website!

With a fresh design and updated brand, we hope you agree that our new website better reflects who we are, what we do, and what Turner’s House is all about.

Whether you are visiting, supporting, or just curious, there’s now a clearer path for you to connect with us and be path of J.M.Ws legacy and history.

Take a peek and let us know what you think!

https://turnershouse.org

A huge thank you to the amazing and .studio for all their incredible input and work

We have a packed programme of events, workshops and talks planned for Spring and Summer, and really hope to build our community here at Turner’s House.

Turner used Sandycoombe Lodge as a place to retreat, create and socialise, encouraging the sharing of ideas, inspiring others and taking a break from London life. Why not tag a friend who may want to get involved and join us in using Turner’s house as he designed it.

Pop over to the link in bio to book tickets and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to hear more about upcoming workshops and events.