Plan your festive visit to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery! We have special opening hours over Christmas and New Year, and some rooms will be partially closed on select dates for private events.
For full details, visit our opening hours page.
With three bank holidays and the half-term school break in May, it’s the perfect time to explore the exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture at Pitzhanger and participate in a range of activities. We will be open 10 am – 5 pm on bank holidays so you can make the most of your time with us.
Thursday 4 May | Sculpting the Everyday with Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck |
Thursday 11 May | Sculptural Coiled Baskets Workshop with Emily Chilvers |
Thursday 18 May | Patch, Darn and Natter with Ealing Repair Café |
Thursday 25 May | Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles |
Sunday 7 May | Music Sessions with Kjell & Coronation Crowns Workshops with Lucia Ferguson |
Sunday 14 May | Block Printing Workshop with Neera Sehgal |
Sunday 21 May | Snake Spiral Mobiles Workshop with Judy Preece |
Sunday 28 May | Nature Prints Workshop with Lucia Ferguson |
Friday 12 & 19 May Wednesday 24 May Friday 26 May | Mini Makers |
On Thursdays, We offer FREE admission from 5 pm to 8 pm with Pitzhanger Lates, where visitors can enjoy workshops, screenings, talks, and tours. Join us for an after-work art fix or a leisurely evening stroll around the exhibition.
Join artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck on Thursday 4 May for a playful sculpture session that explores unconventional approaches to sculpture-making using everyday materials. Discover the influence of Anthony Caro on contemporary sculpture and interact with the environment and others while experimenting with new techniques.
Date | Thursday 4 May 2023 |
Time | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm |
Tickets | Free, drop-in |
On Thursday 11 May, discover the sculptural qualities of weaving with basketweaver Emily Chilvers, who will teach you the ancient coiling technique. Using natural, man-made, and recycled materials, you’ll create a small, intricate basket while exploring structure and space with precut shapes.
Date | Thursday 11 May 2023 |
Time | 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm |
Tickets | £38 / Members £32 Includes a glass of wine |
The Ealing Repair Café’s monthly gathering on Thursday 18 May invites you to bring your mending pile and receive advice on patching or darning techniques. Meet like-minded individuals, learn new skills, and be part of a community committed to reducing waste.
Date | Thursday 18 May 2023 |
Time | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm |
Tickets | Free, drop-in |
Join New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles for an exclusive evening at Pitzhanger on Thursday 25 May. Explore Sir John Soane’s iconic design and hear about the restoration project that revived it with architect Jude Harris and decorative painter Alasdair Peebles.
Date | Thursday 25 May 2023 |
Time | 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm |
Tickets | Free |
Celebrate the coronation and the lovely spring sunshine with Pitzhanger’s Open Sundays. Get creative and make something to take home with family-friendly drop-in workshops, including music and paper crown-making, block printing, and nature-inspired prints. Ealing Borough residents enjoy FREE admission.
Date | 7 May 2023: Music Sessions with Kjell & Coronation Crowns Workshops with Lucia Ferguson 14 May 2023: Block Printing Workshop with Neera Sehgal 21 May 2023: Snake Spiral Mobiles Workshop with Judy Preece 28 May 2023: Nature Prints Workshop with Lucia Ferguson |
Time | 10.30 am – 12.30 pm |
Tickets | Free for Ealing Borough residents Children visit free with a paying adult if out-of-borough |
Let your child’s imagination run wild at Mini Makers, a messy, playful, and interactive program that offers a range of art activities for children under five. Sessions in May are now open for bookings, so reserve your space and let your little ones unleash their creativity!
Date | Friday 12 & 19 May 2023 Wednesday 24 May 2023 Friday 26 May 2023 |
Time | 10.30 am – 2.00 pm |
Tickets | £5 / Concession £1 |
Don’t miss out on the fun and unique experiences Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has to offer this May.
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PITZHANGER MANOR & GALLERY
Ealing Green, London
W5 5EQ
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk
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