Dulwich Picture Gallery

One of London's lesser known treasures showcasing a magnificent collection of old masters, including works by Poussin, Claude, Rubens, Murillo, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Watteau, Gainsborough and many others. It was assembled for the King of Poland in the 1790s; an alternative home was found for the collection of artworks in the "clean air of Dulwich" after the Kingdom of Poland's partition and temporary disappearance as an independent state. The gallery was designed by Sir John Soane and opened in 1817. An extension completed by Rick Mather adds additional space to the compact gallery. DPG received the Museums and Heritage Award for Excellence in 2005 and was winner of the Independent Award for Britain's Favourite Visitor Attraction. It also worth exploring the lush grounds of Dulwich College or Dulwich Park, both a scenic stroll away.

• museum
• outdoors
• family

Address

Gallery Rd, Dulwich Village

Hours

Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun and bank holiday Mondays 11AM-5PM; closed Good Fri, 1 Jan and 24-26 Dec

Price

£4, senior citizens £3, unemployed, disabled, students and children free, additional charge for special exhibitions

Website

dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk (opens in a new tab)