From Sunday 4 May to Sunday 18 May 2025, access to parts of the Alison Watt: From Light exhibition will be limited. The manor will remain open, but the gallery will be closed. During this time, special admission prices apply: £8 Standard / £4 Students. Visitors can explore the manor, see J’Accuse…! Sculptures by Nicole Farhi, and enjoy Alison Watt’s work in Soane’s historic home.
Please note that during this period there will be no accessible toilet available at Pitzhanger. The nearest accessible toilet is located at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, just a 5-minute walk away. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Keep your ticket — it can be stamped at the front desk to allow you to return and enjoy the full Alison Watt: From Light exhibition from Wednesday 21 May 2025 at no extra cost. Learn more
Volunteers are integral and valued members of our team, whose roles vary from welcoming visitors to gallery invigilation, sharing their knowledge of Pitzhanger and helping in our shop.
Volunteers are integral and valued members of our team, whose roles vary from welcoming visitors to gallery invigilation, sharing their knowledge of Pitzhanger and helping in our shop.
Become a Volunteer
Visitor Experience Volunteer
Our fantastic team of Visitor Experience Volunteers help bring to life the stories of John Soane and Pitzhanger Manor, as well as our exciting series of contemporary art exhibitions.
Garden Volunteer
Be part of the team responsible for managing the Museum’s amazing garden as you learn more about nature and gain confidence and practical skills in gardening for wildlife.
Tour Guide Volunteer
Our Tour Guide Volunteers help to delve deeper into the stories of John Soane and Pitzhanger Manor, offering public, private and pop-up tours. Full training is provided, but an engaging demeanor is a must!
Learning Volunteer
The team of Learning Volunteers support our public programming and family workshops in both the Manor and Rickyard building. We are currently actively recruiting for a pool to support our increasing programming. Please do read the role description below and get in touch if you’re the right fit.
To thank our volunteers for their time and dedication to Pitzhanger, there are many benefits of volunteering with us. Here are just a few of them:
Team visits to other museums, galleries and houses
Private Curator and Director led talks and tours.
Learn about the history, architecture and restoration of Pitzhanger Manor, as well as a series of contemporary exhibitions.
Make new friends who share your passion and enthusiasm, with organised Volunteer Socials!
Learn new skills.
Become part of a supportive team.
We provide training so you’ll be well-prepared to carry out the role, and in turn you will get excellent experience in a museum, plus the opportunity to work in an extraordinary historic house and contemporary art gallery.
How to Join
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to engage our visitors. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please add your name and email address below to receive updates about volunteering sessions.
You don’t need to have volunteered before; we will provide relevant training, supervision and support.
Email us today with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
We can only offer the Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery volunteering opportunities to over 18 years old.
“Volunteering in Pitzhanger allows you to imprint yourself to history. If you have any architectural curiosity, you would be in awe to physically see how natural light enters the hallway mimicking a beautiful Mediterranean sun, as Soane intended.“
Volunteer testimony
“I’ve been a volunteer at Pitzhanger since it was reopened in 2019 and have enjoyed every minute connecting with my community. I’ve made new friends and learned a lot about local history, as well as the history of the Manor which I’ve been able to share with visitors… I am proud to be part of the team”.
Volunteer testimony
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Register Your Interest: Volunteer Opportunities and Welcome Sessions
If you are interested in volunteering at Pitzhanger, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can directly register your interest by emailing us at volunteering@pitzhanger.org.uk. If you have any questions about the roles or the volunteering process, feel free to get in touch via the same email.
Additionally, we host ‘welcome sessions’ a few mornings each month to give you an insight into how our volunteer team supports the manor and gallery. These sessions last approximately one hour and provide a taster of what volunteering with us entails.
Contact us to register your interest and our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
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