The William Morris Society
26 Upper Mall, Coach House & Basement, London, W6 9TA
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Easily accessible without car
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Shop
The Society has limited accessible parking. If you require parking for your visit, please contact us beforehand so we may try to accommodate your needs. The main floor of the museum is accessible, however, the lower rooms are down a small flight of stairs with no alternative access at this time. Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum. Accessible toilets available on the ground floor. Carers get in free.
The William Morris Society Museum is based in the coach house and lower rooms of Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, where William Morris and his family lived for the last 18 years of his life. The house is situated right on the Thames river in a beautiful area for a stroll or visit to the local Dove Pub for lunch after the museum.
While the main house is a private residence, the coach house, features highlights from the Society’s collection which include original textiles and wallpapers, as well as hand-drawn designs by William Morris himself. The coach house was also the site of meetings of the Hammersmith branch of the Socialist League, which Morris became involved with in his later years. Visitors can view memorabilia from this time, including membership cards designed by Walter Crane, and photos of the coach house as it was during this period.
The museum is also home to a garden, a library, a gift shop, and a printing room which features the Society’s vast collection of Kelmscott Press books, typefaces, and test prints, all beautifully designed by William Morris, and illustrated by his good friend and colleague, Edward Burne-Jones. The Society also owns one of three original Albion printing presses used by the Kelmscott Press, and is still in working order today.
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.
Thursday 2-5pm
Saturday 2-5pm
Sunday 2-5pm
£3.50
No booking required, just turn up.
Free for members, Borough residents, and children under 16
Bookings are available for groups larger than 8 people for a private visit to the museum (during closed hours). The visits are led by one of our skilled volunteer guides, providing a talk on the history of William Morris, Kelmscott House, Morris & Co. and more. Please get in touch or learn more and book a visit.
The Society is dedicated to educating school children on the life and work of William Morris and has developed a number of workshops to do so. From print-making to stained glass designs, story telling and object handling, we offer a variety to cover numerous age groups and lesson plans. To learn more or to book for your school please get in touch or visit our website.
The Society has limited accessible parking. If you require parking for your visit, please contact us beforehand so we may try to accommodate your needs. The main floor of the museum is accessible, however, the lower rooms are down a small flight of stairs with no alternative access at this time. Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum. Accessible toilets available on the ground floor. Carers get in free.
Getting here
26 Upper Mall, Coach House & Basement, London, W6 9TA
Our closest tubes are Ravenscourt Park (10min walk) on the District Line or Hammersmith (15min walk) on the District, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Piccadilly Lines.
