Kingston Museum, Art Gallery and Library
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Fairfield Road, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 2PS
Both the library and the museum were designed by architect Alfred Cox and opened in 1903 and 1904 respectively. Taken together they form a good early 20th century example of a public library, museum and art gallery complex surviving in continuous use.
During normal opening hours you are welcome to visit the buildings at your leisure, including the art gallery where the current exhibition, San Francisco in Kingston is on display. Marking the 120th anniversary of Kingston-born photographer Eadweard Muybridge’s death, the exhibition presents a magnificent panorama of San Francisco that Muybridge photographed in 1878.
Especially for the festival local tour guide Julian McCarthy will host two guided tours of the museum, bringing his own quirky view of the building and Kingston's history.
Please book for our guided tours at 11.00 and 14.00.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- Open 10.00-17.00, Tours at 11.00 & 14.00
Location & directions
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Fairfield Road, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 2PS
- Contact on day:
- Kingston Museum
- Telephone number:
- +442085476440
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via Open House https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/
- Booking contact name:
- Kingston Museum
- Booking telephone number:
- +442085476440
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
Access to Art Gallery by stairs or lift. Wheelchair lift to Muybridge Gallery does not take powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Additional information
No onsite parking. Nearest car park is the Cattle Market next door
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
