Van Gogh House
So much more than a monument to Van Gogh’s time in London.
87 Hackford Road, London, SW9 0RE
Facilities
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Easily accessible without car
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Shop
– Due to the nature of our historic building, we regret that step-free access is not possible.
– There are two steps to access the ground floor (including the toilet). The rest of the house is located up a steep, narrow staircase
– If you need assistance at any point during your visit, please ask a member of staff. We are more than willing to help!
– We regret that we do not have an accessible toilet at present.
– A gender-neutral toilet is available to visitors on the ground floor of the building.
– Guide and other assistance dogs are welcome.
– Large-print handouts are available for all exhibition literature. Please ask a member of staff.
Van Gogh House is part of a Georgian terrace in Brixton in which Vincent spent a formative year of his life. It is now a site for artist residencies and an annual commission. A collection of objects unearthed during its renovation tell the story of the house, its famous tenant and other residents. It is now open for pre-booked guided tours giving visitors the chance to follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps and learn the twists and turns of his time here.
In August 1873, Van Gogh took lodgings at 87 Hackford Road, aged just twenty. It was here that he fell in love for the first time and, though this love was unrequited, the year he spent here is said to be one of the happiest of his life. Visitors to the house will be able to see the original materials, traditional techniques and finest craftsmanship that have been used throughout the project, particularly in the ‘Van Gogh’ room, where Vincent lodged, plus a new extension and garden studio that have been added, readying the house for the next chapter as it becomes a place for artists’ residencies and more. Tours will include the opportunity to view items uncovered during the restoration project.
The Van Gogh House is much more than a monument to Van Gogh’s time in London; it is an ever-changing, evolving opportunity to support emerging artists to make a living from their work in their life time – something Van Gogh himself was never able achieve.
Guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about our most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house. We provide a unique insight into Van Gogh’s everyday existence in Victorian London, as well as a glimpse into the way ordinary people lived. Tours last about an hour and fifteen minutes and include a short walk to set our local context.
Invitation to View tours with lunch
Private tour of the house, including Vincent and his sister Anna’s bedroom, the garden where he sowed poppy seeds, the rooms where his landlady ran a small school or cooked food on the fireplace, the landlady’s bedroom, the contemporary kitchen extension built with a nod to Victorian materials, followed by lunch with a glass of wine.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
From September – December every year Van Gogh House London is open, showing its annual exhibition, 5 days a week, Wed-Sun, 12-6pm.
From January – August we have Artist Residencies at Van Gogh House, and are closed to the public except for guided tours on the last weekend of every month.
General guided tours: £12
Exhibition entry: £7.50, Concs, £4
Special Historic Houses tour ticket £45 including lunch with wine
Historic Houses tours that are scheduled will be listed below. If none are scheduled yet, please check back later, or find other tours you might enjoy on our tours listing page here.
This house is not part of the Free for Members scheme, but is one of many houses on our website that we support to promote their tours, weddings, filming, and other commercial offerings. To see all the places you can visit as a Historic Houses member, please visit our ‘Free for Members’ listings page here. Or to find out more about how the membership scheme works and how it supports our work to protect independent heritage, visit our page here.
Van Gogh House does accept group visits. Please get in touch to arrange a private, schools or community tour, or to arrange group tickets during our autumn exhibition.
Van Gogh House offers schools tours at discounted rates, please contact info@vangoghhouse.co.uk to arrange a visit with your school.
Please enquire about event or location hire by emailing Anna Bromwich, anna@vangoghhouse.co.uk
More information regarding venue hire can be found here.
– Due to the nature of our historic building, we regret that step-free access is not possible.
– There are two steps to access the ground floor (including the toilet). The rest of the house is located up a steep, narrow staircase
– If you need assistance at any point during your visit, please ask a member of staff. We are more than willing to help!
– We regret that we do not have an accessible toilet at present.
– A gender-neutral toilet is available to visitors on the ground floor of the building.
– Guide and other assistance dogs are welcome.
– Large-print handouts are available for all exhibition literature. Please ask a member of staff.
Getting here
87 Hackford Road, London, SW9 0RE
Van Gogh House is situated in Brixton, South London.
Nearest tube stations: Stockwell, Oval, Brixton
Nearest overground: Brixton
Nearest buses: 3; 59; 133; 159; 415
Metered parking is available on the street
Poster Project at Van Gogh’s House
‘On the Western Window Pane’ is a new year long project organised by the Van Gogh House, presenting 12 artist designed posters in its front, west facing window. Envisaged as a simple but direct way of making the house accessible...
Visitor said
Lovely tour, the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, really enjoyed it. The house is also beautifully kept.
Visitor said
Brilliant house, beautifully restored. Great knowledge and historical context given
