What's On
Discover a year-round programme of events, exhibitions, workshops,
concerts and more.
Visit Gunnersbury Park & Museum to uncover remarkable stories of the history of West London, its people, places and impact. Leave busy London life behind and discover the landscape, both past and present, and explore this natural sanctuary within a bustling city.
The park and museum are free to visit, with a suggested donation of £5 per person.
| Museum and Shop | Monday: Closed (except pre-booked school groups) Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-16:30 Bank Holiday Mondays: 10:00-16:30 |
| Historic Kitchens |
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-16:30 |
| Cafe |
Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:30 |
| Park |
Every day: 07:00-dusk |
| Car Park |
Open daily. Parking charges apply. Please check on-site signage for current tariffs. |
Please note we hire parts or all of the museum for private events. This means they can sometimes be closed to other visitors.
Gunnersbury is accessible whether you are walking, driving or taking public transport.
There are several pedestrian and cycle entrances to the park on Lionel Road, Popes Lane and the A406 North Circular Road.
Cycle racks are available near the Museum and the Sports Hub. Please bring your own lock.
There are two car parks available at Gunnersbury.
The main car park is accessible via Popes Lane (If you’re using a SatNav, please use the postcode W3 8LQ).
Visitors can pay via the RingGo App or via credit/ debit card at the machines. Please note charges apply at all times, including bank holidays.
Designated disabled parking for blue badge holders can be found in both car parks and parking is free.
An electric vehicle charging point is available in the main car park. Instructions for use are displayed on the unit.
We want to make it easy for everyone to enjoy visiting Gunnersbury. If you would like more information about accessibility or the facilities, please contact us or visit our dedicated Gunnersbury Guide to Accessibility Page.
Designated disabled parking for the park can be found in the visitor carpark and in the carpark next to the museum.
The museum, visitor reception and shop are accessed by a short ramp. Inside, a self-operated lift serves all the galleries and is suitable for wheelchairs, including small motorised ones. Please let a member of the team know if you need any assistance. We have a manual wheelchair available to borrow and there is seating in each gallery.
In the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation, any visitors using wheelchairs or who are mobility impaired will be assisted to safety by a member of staff or a volunteer. The lift will not be available for use in the event of a fire.
Please note we do not allow dogs into the museum, with the exception of Assistance Dogs. Unfortunately we do not allow Therapy animals into the museum.
There is a network of tarmac paths within the park at Gunnersbury. However, because the park is a natural environment, paths may be uneven in places. There is ramped access at both ends of the mansion terrace, which has a thin, compacted gravel surface. Seats are positioned along the paths, especially those surrounding the lawns in front of the mansions.
There is an accessible toilet in the museum. There is also an accessible toilet in the park toilet block, which is located near the museum.
The museum tells Gunnersbury’s stories through a mixture of objects, written information, film and audio. Films with spoken words are subtitled. Our gallery guides will be happy to talk about the exhibition and indicate objects that can be handled. There is a hearing loop (also known as an audio induction loop) in the museum reception area.
In the park, enjoy a feast for the senses! Visit the rose garden in the summer and breathe in the scent of over 100 roses filling the air. Listen to the buzz and hum of the insects enjoying our wild cornflower meadow.
The safety of our visitors is very important to us. If you are a victim of crime please call 999. There are first aiders on site at both the museum and the Sports Hub during office hours.
There is a defibrillator located on the outside toilets next to the museum, and two located in the Sports Hub.
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Length of Stay |
Charge |
Requirements |
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Up to 5 minutes |
Free |
No registration required |
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Up to 30 minutes |
Free |
Register via RingGo |
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30 minutes to 1 hour |
£1 |
Pay via RingGo |
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Over 1 hour |
£1 per hour |
Pay via RingGo |
Gunnersbury's car parks are managed by Gemini Parking Solutions. For any parking queries or issues, please contact Gemini directly.
Please note that your car is parked at your own risk. Gunnersbury Park and Museum will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to your car or its contents.
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge in both the Museum and Sports Hub car park. As parking is monitored by ANPR cameras, your Blue Badge and vehicle registration must be registered to receive free parking. Please note that displaying a Blue Badge alone will not activate free parking. To register, call 020 8418 9445 or visit the museum front desk on arrival.
To register your free parking, you need to call 020 8418 9445 and let them know your Blue Badge Number and Vehicle Registration Number. Alternatively you can show your Blue Badge to the Museum Front Desk, and be registered there.
We do not have the Rothschild Carriages on display at the museum at the moment. They are safely stored in our off-site archives.
We are not currently accepting new donations of objects or archive material to the museum. If you would like to discuss a potential donation, please contact collections@visitgunnersbury.org.
Please note that objects, documents, photographs, and other archival material cannot be accepted at the museum front desk and must go through the museum's collections assessment process.
Dogs are not permitted inside the Museum, as it is a historic house. However, dogs are welcome in the Museum Gift Shop and Conservatory.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum.
No, we do not have a cloakroom or any bag storage facilities. Bags and personal belongings cannot be left at the front desk and must be carried with you during your visit.
Uncover remarkable stories in the Museum, explore over 185 acres of historic parkland, delve into our exciting programme of events, and don't forget to stop by Pure in the Park cafe, serving all your favourite treats. A perfect day out in West London.
Discover a year-round programme of events, exhibitions, workshops,
concerts and more.
Step through the gates and leave busy London life behind.
Step through time to uncover remarkable stories.
For all of life's rich tapestry
Every floor of our museum is accessible, with plenty of support and information available. We have a short video series that goes into what to expect in your accessible visit to Gunnersbury Museum.
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