Open today, Thursday 16 April

Splats and Spindles: Curatorial and Collection Store Tour

Delve deeper into the stories of regional chair-making with behind-the-scenes access to more unique chairs in our Collections store.

Date

Wednesday 13 & Friday 15 May 2026

Time

11am-11.45am

Price

£12.00 – £14.00

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Collections Tours guided

Join our curatorial and collections team for an introductory tour of our new Splats and Spindles display, followed by behind-the-scenes access to our Collections Store where you’ll see more from our collection of unique chairs.

Splats and Spindles is a new display in our Home Galleries, exploring how everyday furniture reflects local history through the stories of six chairs.

These tours are part of our London Craft Week programme, featuring a series of displays, tours and workshops that celebrate the beauty of materials, process and craftsmanship.

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Explore our Splats and Spindles programme for London Craft Week

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Collections

Splats and Spindles: Six English Regional Chairs

Get up close with six English regional chairs, learn the stories of both celebrated and lesser-known makers, and discover how everyday furniture can…

Opens Tuesday 12 May 2026

Free

Splats and Spindles: Six English Regional Chairs
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Installations Film

RUSH

Screening on loop of RUSH, a short film directed by Lizzie Atherton.

Wednesday 13 - Friday 15 May 2026

Free

RUSH
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Festivals

London Craft Week at Museum of the Home

Celebrate the beauty of materials, process and craftsmanship through our series of displays, tours and workshops for London Craft Week 2026.

Tuesday 12 - Sunday 17 May 2026

 

London Craft Week at Museum of the Home
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