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Museum

Gunnersbury Park Museum opened in 1929 and has a large and incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items.
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Exhibitions

Throughout the year we hold free exhibitions focused on local art and culture. See below for what's on and upcoming.
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Explore our collections

Gunnersbury Park Museum has an extensive collection which is in the process of being digitised.
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Accessible Guide to Gunnersbury
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Gunnersbury Park boasts 72 hectares of Grade II* listed parkland in the heart of west London. From open lawns perfect for a picnic, formal gardens to delight any budding horticulturist and tranquil lakes to go boating on in the summer months, Gunnersbury Park offers something for everyone.
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On 1 Oct 2025, a new memorial, was installed at Gunnersbury Park. The Humanitarian Memorial, created by artist Michael Landy, CBE, RA, both honours humanitarian aid workers who have been killed in the course of their work, and celebrates humanitarianism and those who continue to put their lives at risk to help others in need.

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Gunnersbury Park Forum

The Gunnersbury Park Forum is a group of residents and stakeholders who help advise Gunnersbury Museum and Park Development Trust

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Learning with Gunnersbury

Come to Gunnersbury Park and Museum to take part in the wide range of exciting opportunities to learn about nature, history, science, art, culture and much more.
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Early Years Groups

We welcome visits from early years groups, whether it be nursery schools, children’s centres or other early years group providers.
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Workshops for Schools

Our team of learning specialists deliver workshops in amazing and authentic spaces – your class will be so engaged they will believe they have taken a trip back in time.
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Workshops and self-led visits for Higher & Further Education

Gunnersbury Park Museum holds a range of fascinating collections, including an archive, related to the history of the local area.
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- Venue Hire at Gunnersbury
- Weddings & Celebrations
- Corporate and Private Events
- Filming & Photography
- Outdoor Events
Volunteering at Gunnersbury

The former home of the Rothschild family and the historic park have been transformed into an exciting place to visit and volunteer.
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Corporate Volunteers

If you’re looking for a team building day with your employees and want to contribute to a good cause at the same time why not book a volunteering day at Gunnersbury Park and Museum?
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Youth Volunteer

As a youth volunteer, there are a number of ways you can get involved and contribute, gain work experience, meet new people and develop new skills.
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Community

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Special Events

19th September

11:00 am

FREE

Open House & Heritage Open Days

Celebrate Heritage Open Days with a fascinating journey into Gunnersbury's past. Enjoy exclusive access to historic spaces, meet characters from different periods of the estate's history, uncover hidden stories through interactive activities, and get creative with heritage-inspired arts and crafts.

Historical Kitchen Tours

Ever wanted to step behind the scenes of a country house? Join us for a special open day exploring the historic kitchens at Gunnersbury Museum

19th September

11am - 4pm I Free

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Meet the Characters

Meet our costumed characters within our exclusive park landmarks. From Princess Amelia in her Bathhouse to a humble maid in our kitchens, they will give you a behind-the-scenes insight into Gunnersbury’s past

20th September

11am - 4pm I Free

Drop-in

Young Curators Heritage Game

Discover hidden corners of our mansion and its history through an interactive game designed by our Young Curators

19th September

Free I Drop-in

Heritage Arts & Crafts

Drop in to our make and take sessions in the beautiful Rothschild Rooms. Delve into Georgian and Victorian history through our exciting arts and crafts.

19th & 20th September

11am - 4pm I Free

Drop-in

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