Just saw it announced. It's still officially free but there's a £10 "suggested donation". The website suggests that it may be back to normal in October after the end of the high season.
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Sapulpa, OK, USA
6337 posts
We loved this museum, but probably wouldn't have gone if we had had to pre-book tickets. Now we might, because we know how great it is.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14042 posts
Thanks Philip! I agree with Jane. I probably would not have gone initially if I'd had to pre-book but would definitely go now that I've been!
The day I went, several years ago, there was a line-up outside (in a light rain) because they do limit how many go in. Once you are inside you can see the reason why and you can appreciate the limited numbers. Very cool museum!
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
4054 posts
This museum-as-workshop offers a distinctive look at both a pioneering architect and the attitudes towards art and building of the era. One special feature is the eagerness of the volunteer staff to explain the place they clearly love. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Also seek out the angry satirical paintings of William Hogarth. They are large and hung on hinged panels which the staff will open for your inspection.
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Glad to see that this quirky, highly informative museum is drawing more visitors. When I went (decades ago) I just happened to be walking by. I'd seen it credited in art history books so I thought I might as well pop in and have a look. What a revelation! At that time (and it was in the busy summer season) I had it pretty much to myself. Those days are long gone, I see.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14042 posts
"One special feature is the eagerness of the volunteer staff to explain the place they clearly love."
Southam...yes! I walked in on a docent doing a talk on those Hogarth pictures and he loved showing the sliding panels. You could tell the quirky architectural details fascinated him as much as the art work did. Loved the enthusiasm.