Exhibition

Practically Magic: William Morris at Home in Hammersmith

11 September 2025 - 11 September 2026
Thursdays to Sundays, 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 3.30pm)

Explore Morris’s artistry, his family life and the creative community that thrived in his riverside home.

Step inside William Morris’s Hammersmith home and discover the magic that shaped his art, politics, and ideals.

From hand-drawn designs to revolutionary ideas, our new permanent exhibition reveals the beauty and energy that flourished within Kelmscott House.

At Kelmscott House in Hammersmith, overlooking the River Thames, Morris pursued new creative directions for his firm Morris & Co., experimented with book design and private printing, and became a leading voice in the Socialist League.

His time here was shaped by both domestic life with his wife Jane and their daughters Jenny and May, and by a flourishing circle of friends and collaborators who helped foster a vibrant atmosphere of art, ideas, and activism.

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10% off in shop

The Kelmscott House shop stocks a wide range of gifts including china, textiles, books and stationery all inspired by the work of William Morris, founder of the Arts and Craft movement. Enjoy 10% off all purchases during your next visit with your National Art Pass.
Expires: 1 Jan 2026

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Visitor information

Address

The William Morris Society

26 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, Greater London, W6 9TA
020 8741 3735

Opening times

Thursdays through Sundays, 10am-4pm (last entry is at 3.30pm)

Exclusions and safety measures

PLEASE NOTE THAT KELMSCOTT HOUSE ITSELF IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The Society is based in the Coach house and Basement.

School groups and private tours are welcomed. Please email wmsadmin@williammorrissociety.org to arrange.

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