Dulwich Picture Gallery, London

Name: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Address: Gallery Rd, London, SE21 7AD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8693 5254

#223 among attractions in London

Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture, John Soane, More...

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Facts and practical information

Dulwich Picture Gallery is an art gallery in Dulwich, South London, which opened to the public in 1817. It was designed by Regency architect Sir John Soane using an innovative and influential method of illumination. Dulwich is the oldest public art gallery in England and was made an independent charitable trust in 1994. Until this time the gallery was part of the College of God's Gift, a charitable foundation established by the actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Edward Alleyn in the early 17th century. The acquisition of artworks by its founders and bequests from its many patrons resulted in Dulwich Picture Gallery housing one of the country's finest collections of Old Masters, especially rich in French, Italian, and Spanish Baroque paintings, and in British portraits from Tudor times to the 19th century. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1817 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 51°26'46"N, 0°5'9"W

Address

Gallery RdSouthwark (Dulwich)London SE21 7AD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8693 5254

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Day trips

Dulwich Picture Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Horniman Museum, Brockwell Lido, Brockwell Park, West Norwood Cemetery.

1.7 kmE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Natural history museum
Horniman Museum, London
27 min walk • Nestled in the leafy London suburb of Forest Hill, the Horniman Museum is a cultural gem that offers visitors a unique blend of anthropological and natural history exhibits. Founded in 1901 by Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman, the museum has been...
1.6 kmNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Brockwell Lido, London
26 min walk • Brockwell Lido is a large lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London. It opened in July 1937, closed in 1990 and after a local campaign was re-opened in 1994. Two ex council employees Paddy and Casey took on the running of the Lido for the community. Lambeth council gave Paddy & Casey a peppercorn lease rate from 1994–2001.
1.5 kmW
Park
Brockwell Park, London
25 min walk • Brockwell Park is a 50.8 hectare park located south of Brixton, in Herne Hill and Tulse Hill in south London. It is bordered by the roads Brixton Water Lane, Norwood Road, Tulse Hill and Dulwich Road.
1.7 kmSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
West Norwood Cemetery, London
27 min walk • West Norwood Cemetery is a 40-acre rural cemetery in West Norwood in London, England. It was also known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery.
1.8 kmE
Cemetery
Camberwell Old Cemetery, London
28 min walk • The two Camberwell cemeteries are close to one another in Honor Oak, south London, England. Both have noteworthy burials and architecture, and they are an important source of socioeconomic data in recording the historical growth and changing demography in the community for the Southwark area since 1855.
~480 mE
Park
Dulwich Park, London
8 min walk • Dulwich Park is a 30.85-hectare public park in Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark, south London, England. The park was created by the Metropolitan Board of Works from former farmland and meadows.
2.1 kmNE
Park
Peckham Rye Park, London
34 min walk • Peckham Rye is an open space and road in the London Borough of Southwark in London, England. The roughly triangular open space lies to the south of Peckham town centre. It is managed by Southwark Council and consists of two contiguous areas, with Peckham Rye Common to the north and Peckham Rye Park to the south.
2.3 kmSE
Park
Sydenham Wells Park, London
37 min walk • Sydenham Wells Park is located in Sydenham, south east London. It includes parks and fields. The park is owned by the London Borough of Lewisham and maintained by Glendale.
~460 mSW
Park
Belair Park, London
8 min walk • Belair Park is a park located in the West Dulwich part of the London Borough of Southwark, southeast London, England. The park grounds once belonged to Belair House, a country villa built in Adam style that is now a Grade II listed building.
2.7 kmNW
Mosque
Brixton Mosque, London
44 min walk • The Brixton Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre is a mosque located in Gresham Road in the Brixton area of South London.
1.9 kmNE
Baths
Dulwich Public Baths, London
31 min walk • Dulwich Public Baths is a swimming pool and gym in Dulwich, South London. It opened in 1892, and is London's oldest public baths to have remained in continuous operation. The baths are listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dulwich Picture Gallery open?

Dulwich Picture Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Which popular attractions are close to Dulwich Picture Gallery?

Nearby attractions include College of God's Gift, London (1 min walk), Belair Park, London (8 min walk), London Borough of Southwark, London (8 min walk), Dulwich Park, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Dulwich Picture Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dulwich Picture Gallery:

Bus

Dulwich Picture Gallery • Lines: P4 (1 min walk)
Dulwich College • Lines: P13, P4 (7 min walk)

Train

West Dulwich (12 min walk)
North Dulwich (15 min walk)