Two Temple Place
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A neo-Gothic Victorian mansion on London's Embankment, Two Temple Place, built for William Waldorf Astor in 1895, is now a public venue for art exhibitions and events.
Between January and April the venue hosts annual exhibitions showcasing museum and art gallery collections from outside of London. For the rest of the year it is open on select days for events and building tours.
Historic building
The house was designed by John Loughborough Pearson and was intended to be used as Astor’s estate office. Astor had emigrated to England in 1891 and, as arguably the richest man in the world, he spared no expense on the work for Two Temple Place.
Lavish interiors
Admire the intricate details, ornate carvings, and stunning stained glass windows. In addition to the opulent interior, when it was finished in 1895 Two Temple Place contained the largest strong room in Europe as well as two other enormous fortified safes. Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of the building and the art on display.
Family-friendly
Two Temple Place welcomes families with two interactive family trails available during Open Days, family arts & crafts workshops as part of the exhibition programmes (January – April).
Visitor information
Address
2 Temple Place, London, Greater London, WC2R 3BD
020 7836 3715
Opening times
Please note that Two Temple Place (including the shop and café) is only open during exhibitions or special public openings and building tours. Visit the website for further details or sign up to our mailing list: https://twotempleplace.org/get-involved/mailing-list-signup/
Visitor information
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