Handel Hendrix House
25 Brook Street, London, W1K 4HB
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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No parking
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Shop
Level Access
The entrance and the exit of the house are step-free and all public areas in the House are accessible by wheelchair. Doors in the museum are propped open during visiting hours.
There is also a lift, providing step-free access between floors.
Accessible Toilets
Our accessible toilet is located by the Shop on the Ground Floor. The nearest Changing Places toilet is in Paddington Station or the Wellcome Collection in Euston.
Assistance Animals
Assistance and Guide dogs are welcome throughout at Handel Hendrix House. If possible, please ensure that your dog is wearing an appropriate tabard or harness.
If you are planning to visit Handel Hendrix House with an assistance animal other than an assistance dog, please get in touch to discuss your visit in advance.
Much of our collection is on open display so for safety reasons, we are only able to welcome trained assistance animals. No other animals are permitted in the museum.
Handel House occupies four floors of 25 Brook Street, the building in which the composer George Frideric Handel lived from 1723 until his death in 1759.
The restored historic rooms include his bedroom, and the dining room in which he rehearsed his musicians and singers and often gave informal recitals for friends and neighbours. The Hallelujah Project has restored the very much anticipated kitchen in the lower ground floor and the front and back parlours on the ground floor. Additional rooms in the adjoining house are used for temporary exhibitions which focus on aspects of Handel’s life in Georgian London, his legacy and the baroque instruments that can be heard in his extensive body of work.
Hendrix Flat occupies the upper floor of 23 Brook Street, in which Jimi Hendrix lived from July 1968 to March 1969.
The main room of the flat where he lived, entertained friends, rehearsed and wrote new music, and gave numerous press and media interviews has been restored. A permanent exhibition introduces Hendrix’s place in the musical and social world of 1960s London, his influences and his legacy. New rooms dedicated to Jimi’s legacy and mesmerizing performances have been developed and will be presented upon our reopening. His staircase, previously closed off to the public, has been reinforced and will be part of the visit.
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Opening Times and Events at Handel Hendrix House
The Handel Hendrix House offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times, events, and exhibitions:
General Admission
Opening Days: Wednesday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Your admission ticket includes access to both Handel’s house at 25 Brook Street and Hendrix’s flat at 23 Brook Street. Visitors can explore the Georgian rooms of Handel’s house, the Hendrix flat, exhibitions, and the immersive Messiah experience in Handel’s Drawing Room. The ticket also includes live music, talks, and family activities.
Live Music: "Baroque and Roll"
Twice a month, enjoy live music in both the Handel and Hendrix spaces on the same day. Experience baroque music performed on historic instruments in Handel’s dining room and blues and guitar music in Jimi Hendrix’s bedroom. This event is included in the general admission ticket price.
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, 28th February
- Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th March
- Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th March
- Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th April
- Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th April
New Exhibition: "Handel Through Mozart's Eyes"
Dates: 25th February 2026 to 13th September 2026
Included in General Admission
This exhibition showcases a rare manuscript written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, featuring a string quartet transcription of a harpsichord work by George Frideric Handel. The exhibition explores Mozart’s engagement with Handel’s music and its influence on his compositions.
Special Event: "The Jimi Sessions with Connor Selby"
Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Times: 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM (two identical sets)
Price: £25
Join us for a unique live music experience in Hendrix’s flat, featuring Connor Selby, a celebrated young artist in the UK blues scene. Doors open at 6:15 PM for the first session and at 7:15 PM for the second session.
School Visits
The Handel Hendrix House will resume its Learning Programme and school visits from September 2023. These programmes aim to promote knowledge and enjoyment of Handel, Hendrix, and their music through engaging and creative activities.
Accessibility
Currently, the lift at Handel Hendrix House is out of service. Visitors requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the venue for support.
We hope this summary provides all the information you need to plan your visit to Handel Hendrix House.
Adult Full price: £14.50
Child 12 and under as part of a family group (max 6 per group): Free
Child 13 -17: £5
Student: £10.50
For private group tours and recitals, please email [email protected]
For information about our Learning programme, please visit our website.
Level Access
The entrance and the exit of the house are step-free and all public areas in the House are accessible by wheelchair. Doors in the museum are propped open during visiting hours.
There is also a lift, providing step-free access between floors.
Accessible Toilets
Our accessible toilet is located by the Shop on the Ground Floor. The nearest Changing Places toilet is in Paddington Station or the Wellcome Collection in Euston.
Assistance Animals
Assistance and Guide dogs are welcome throughout at Handel Hendrix House. If possible, please ensure that your dog is wearing an appropriate tabard or harness.
If you are planning to visit Handel Hendrix House with an assistance animal other than an assistance dog, please get in touch to discuss your visit in advance.
Much of our collection is on open display so for safety reasons, we are only able to welcome trained assistance animals. No other animals are permitted in the museum.
Getting here
25 Brook Street, London, W1K 4HB
The closest tubes stations are Bond street and Oxford Circus.
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