Development

Development Update, January 2012

We are delighted to announce the launch of Phase One of the programme of improvements to the Museum. In January and February, we will be removing the wall between the Film room and Exhibition room in order to create a larger events and education space. We will also be upgrading the display cases and lighting here. During this time, we will show the archive films on the ground floor.

In May and June, we will be installing new orientation and interpretation materials in the Dining room, improving lighting, access and interpretation in the Study and refurbishing the shop. We plan to carry out most of the works while the museum is closed to the public, but please bear with us while we make these changes. We hope you will see a much improved Museum after these works have taken place.

Dates to Note:
16 January – 27 February 2012: Exhibition room and Film room closed on first floor
30 May – 19 June: Partial closure of ground floor


Comments, questions
If you have any queries about the museum’s plans, please contact Marion Stone on ++44 (0)20 7435 2002.

UK Patrons' Circle
We have recently launched a new Patrons' Circle for our supporters in the UK.  You can read more about this here or call the Development Office to receive our brochure by post (020 7435 2002).

American Patrons' Circle
We are also in the early days of planning an American Patrons' Circle.  If you would like to register your interest in this Circle, or assist in its establishment, please do contact the Development Office. 

Audience Research Project
In September the Museum will be taking part in a six month audience research project.  This comes following a joint application by the Small Historic Houses network. The finding will help us benchmark not only against other historic houses but also against the wider London cultural scene and will enable us to identify areas for improvment.

Leverhulme Writer in Residence
The Leverhulme Trust has recently granted funds for acclaimed playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker to be Writer in Residence at the Museum in 2011. During her residency she will be working on her own play, The Suicide of Colonel Ajax, running creative writing and performance workshops and holding various events with actors and directors.