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Gallery interior with Howard Hodgkin artworks on white walls beneath a circular skylight; visitors move through the space.

Visit our critically-acclaimed exhibition in atmospheric winter light.

A recent Art Fund study highlighted the health and wellbeing benefits of visiting museums — so why not begin the new year with time spent looking closely at art?

At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden brings together paintings, prints and works on paper spanning five decades of the artist’s career, including the largest display of Hodgkin’s prints to date. Transforming memory and fleeting impressions into colour and form, Hodgkin’s works move between intimate interiors, gardens and cities he loved. Shown across the manor and gallery, the exhibition unfolds in dialogue with Sir John Soane’s architecture, with winter light adding further depth to the experience.

Described by The Arts Society as “here to enliven the depths of winter,” the exhibition has also been praised as “a steady, confident exhibition that rewards both returning admirers and newcomers” (CoolCuration).

£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free

Public Programme

Visions of Venice: In Conversation

Why Venice keeps inspiring artists?

Join Rebecca Lyons, Director of Pitzhanger, and Dr Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, on 5 February for an evening exploring Venice as a shared source of inspiration for Sir John Soane and Howard Hodgkin. Taking as a starting point works Sir John Soane collected himself — including Canaletto’s Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice — the conversation will consider how the city’s light, atmosphere and layered history shaped artistic imagination.

Canaletto-style Venetian harbour scene with boats, gondoliers and historic buildings under a bright blue sky.
Canaletto, Riva degli schiavoni, Venice, c.1734-35. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of Sir John Soane Museum.
Black-and-white portrait of a woman with short hair, looking calmly at the camera against a softly blurred background. Colour portrait of another woman, wearing a patterned scarf, smiling slightly.
(left) Rebecca Lyons and (right) Dr Caroline Campbell.

This exhibition-related talk offers fresh insight into how memory, travel and atmosphere shaped Hodgkin’s work, as Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden enters its final weeks. The last public talk connected to the exhibition, this is a rare opportunity to reflect, question and deepen your experience of the show.

5 February 2026, 6.45–7.45pm. £14 standard / £10 Students and Under-25s.

Looking ahead: Sari Workshop and Colour Walk take place in March.

Volunteer

Be Part of Pitzhanger: Volunteer with Us

Share your time, curiosity and care for place.

Guided school group inside the historic manor, educator gesturing upward as children gather and listen.

We are welcoming new volunteers to join the team at Pitzhanger in 2026. Volunteers support every part of the institution, from welcoming visitors and assisting with exhibitions to caring for our gardens. Our Garden Volunteers work closely with the full-time gardener on seasonal planting, helping shape the front and back gardens throughout the year.

Whether your interest lies in art, architecture, heritage or horticulture, volunteering offers a rewarding way to gain skills, meet people and contribute to a vibrant cultural space in Ealing. No prior experience is needed — training, support and flexible roles are provided.

Our Team

Meet the Team: Paul Mooney

Every room tells a story.

Photo by Aston Law.

This piece is adapted from an original contribution by Paul Mooney for Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery’s digital guide on Bloomberg Connects.

Hello, I’m Paul Mooney, a volunteer at Pitzhanger. I love welcoming visitors, leading guided tours and helping to care for the gardens. What I enjoy most is sharing the history of the house with people from all walks of life, from first-time visitors to aspiring architects.

Sir John Soane came from humble beginnings, yet Pitzhanger became a showcase of his imagination and skill. Visitors are often struck by the variety of Roman and Grecian influences, and by the details inside that continue to surprise. One of my favourite spaces is the Breakfast Room, with its Pantheon-inspired dome. Every room has its story, and as a volunteer I’m proud to help bring them to life.

Families and Learning

Mini Makers: New Dates to March

Creative mornings for curious under-fives and grown-ups.

New Mini Makers dates are now on sale through to the end of March. This much-loved programme for under-5s and their adults offers three different sessions — Messy PlayMove and Flow, and Music and Rhyme — each led by an experienced practitioner and designed to spark curiosity through making, movement and sound.

Taking place at the Rickyard in Walpole Park, Mini Makers encourages shared discovery, confidence and creativity in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Sessions are bookable individually, making it easy to dip in or return again and again.

Mini Makers is free for Family Members. Find out more about Membership benefits here.

Also coming up: family workshops with Neera Sehgal and Raman Uppal during February half-term.

Young child painting a cardboard structure at a family art activity, surrounded by paint trays and marks.
A young participant at Mini Makers: Messy Play. Photo by Roger Green.

Venue Hire

A Most Private Wedding at Pitzhanger

Know someone newly engaged? Tell them about Pitzhanger.

Wedding guests shower confetti as a bride and groom exit Pitzhanger Manor framed by floral arrangements.
Photo by Guy Collier.

Engagement season is well underway, and many couples are beginning their search for a venue that feels truly special. At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, our Grade I listed manor, contemporary gallery and gardens offer a distinctive setting for elegant, personal weddings in the heart of West London.

This March, we invite couples to A Most Private Wedding Preview at Pitzhanger — a newly reimagined open day offering a rare, unhurried glimpse of our spaces, styled rooms and expert events team, and experience what an ‘Exclusively Yours‘ wedding could look like.

If you know someone recently engaged or planning their wedding, we’d love you to recommend Pitzhanger as a place where meaningful celebrations also support our cultural work

Shop

New Year Sale at the Pitzhanger Shop

Small pleasures and thoughtful finds for the year ahead.

Red sale sign reading “Sale up to 70% off” beside patterned gift boxes and ceramics in the shop.
Photo by Aston Law.

The New Year Sale is now on at the Pitzhanger Shop, with selected favourites reduced by up to 70% until 31 January. Taking place in the gallery foyer, the sale brings together an edited range of books, stationery, housewares, candles, decorative objects and creative kits, all marked with orange sale stickers.

It’s a chance to discover well-designed pieces at exceptional value — whether you’re choosing a quiet gift, refreshing your shelves, or treating yourself to something thoughtfully made.

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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
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Office: 020 3994 0967

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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