Garden Museum
museumMuseum dedicated to the art, history and design of gardens, housed in the deconsecrated Church of St Mary-at-Lambeth adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the south bank of the River Thames. Known as Britain’s only museum devoted entirely to gardens, with collections, exhibitions and historic tombs (Tradescants).
Upcoming Events (28)
Them Outdoors at the Garden Museum
Them Outdoors at the Garden Museum is a garden-themed art exhibition running 9–21 May 2026 at the iconic Garden Museum. Explore outdoor installations and garden-inspired works that blend horticulture with contemporary art across indoors and the grounds.
Sunday Sessions: The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of with Jon Druri
Join author Jon Druri for a Sunday workshop at the Garden Museum as he unpacks 'The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of'. A friendly, educational session blending storytelling with hands-on exploration in the museum's intimate setting.
Quick Korean | Cookery Masterclass with Da-Hae West
Join Korean cookery teacher Da-Hae West for a hands-on masterclass at the Garden Museum. Learn essential techniques and flavors of Korean cooking in a friendly, practical session on Sunday 10 May starting at 10:00.
Tuesday Tots Luna Loves Gardening Storytelling
Join Tuesday Tots for Luna Loves Gardening Storytelling at the Garden Museum on May 12, 2026 at 10:00. A free, kid-friendly workshop for toddlers with gardening-themed stories and hands-on activities in a welcoming museum setting.
Cook with the Seasons May (Thursday)
Join Food Educator Ceri at the Garden Museum for a monthly cooking workshop focused on seasonal ingredients. This hands-on session explores techniques and recipes that spotlight what's freshest in May, with practical tips to bring seasonality into everyday cooking.
Return of the Mortlake Tapestry – Garden Museum Talk
A formal afternoon at the Garden Museum explores the Mortlake Tapestry's journey home. Experts discuss its history, restoration, and cultural significance as the tapestry returns to the Garden Museum for a special lecture and reception.
Cook with the Seasons May (Saturday)
Join Garden Museum's Food Educator Ceri for a hands-on cooking class exploring how to cook with seasonal May produce. Learn practical techniques and flavors using fresh herbs and garden vegetables, with tastings in the atmospheric museum setting.
Sunday Sessions Cherry Blossom Workshop
Join a Sunday workshop at the Garden Museum celebrating cherry blossoms. This free session offers hands-on exploration of blossoms, buds, and seasonal garden design in a relaxed, artsy setting.
Tuesday Tots My Butterfly Bouquet Storytelling
Join Tuesday Tots at the Garden Museum for a butterfly-themed storytelling session tailored for little ones and their families. This free, toddler-friendly workshop invites children to explore nature-inspired tales and enjoy a gentle, interactive story experience at 10:00.
Chelsea Flower Show Lecture: Kazuyuki Ishihara
Join a livestream lecture at the Garden Museum as renowned horticulturist Kazuyuki Ishihara shares design insights and plant storytelling behind Chelsea Flower Show showcases. The talk offers an intimate, professional look at garden artistry, seasonal ideas, and landscape inspiration.
Ukrainian Gardens in Wartime
An image-driven livestream talk at the Garden Museum exploring how Ukrainian gardens endure and transform under wartime. The session pairs poignant visuals with curator insights to illuminate memory, resilience, and the politics of landscape.
Swimming Pools in the Garden: A Symposium at Buscot Park
A day-long symposium hosted by the Garden Museum exploring swimming pools in garden design and social space, from historic estates to contemporary landscapes. Experts discuss water features, architectural integration, and cultural meanings, with talks and panel debates at Buscot Park.
Benton End: A Paradise of Pollen and Paint
A captivating art exhibition at the Garden Museum tracing Benton End's pollen-inspired paintings and botanical motifs. Spanning June 2 to September 20, 2026, the show blends natural history with contemporary art in an intimate gallery setting in London.
Tuesday Tots Once Upon a Farm Storytelling
Join Tuesday Tots for a farm-themed storytelling workshop at the Garden Museum. This free, kid-friendly session brings farm tales to life through stories and hands-on activities for toddlers and their grown-ups.
Hertfordshire Garden Visit
Join a guided garden visit at the Garden Museum, exploring The Barn Garden and the Plant Library. This Hertfordshire outing offers horticultural insights, plant collections, and garden design in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Sunday Sessions Paper Flower Making
Join a free DIY workshop at the Garden Museum on Sunday 7 Jun 2026 at 10:00, learning to make paper flowers. Suitable for beginners and families, this hands-on session walks you through simple folding techniques to create decorative blooms to take home.
Summer Greek Mezze Cookery Masterclass
Join chef Kathy Kordalis at Garden Museum for a Summer Greek Mezze cookery masterclass. Learn to craft a selection of Greek-inspired mezze, from sauces to share plates, in a hands-on session that blends demonstration with practical cooking in a historic garden setting.
Tuesday Tots: The Tiny Seed Storytelling
A free, family-friendly morning workshop on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 at the Garden Museum, where toddlers and their grown-ups explore seeds through storytelling. Tuesday Tots: The Tiny Seed Storytelling invites young children to discover nature with interactive tales and leafy crafts.
Garden Visits: South Gloucestershire & Somerset
Join a regional garden visit series hosted by the Garden Museum. On 9 June 2026, explore The Old Rectory in Doynton and Caisson Gardens as part of South Gloucestershire & Somerset tours. An outdoor, family-friendly day celebrating historic gardens.
Sunday Sessions: Family Dance & Garden Design
Explore how garden design and movement interconnect in a family-friendly workshop at the Garden Museum. Dance-inspired activities let kids and adults trace design trends across the ages, in a free outdoor session that blends play with learning.
Wales
Join a guided outdoor garden visit at the Garden Museum exploring Gwaenynog Walled Garden and Denbigh in Wales. On 16 June 2026 at 10:00, this casual, family-friendly excursion offers a chance to learn about historic Welsh gardens from the Garden Museum’s team.
Sunday Sessions Sunflower Planting and Pot Decorating
Join Garden Museum for a sunny, hands-on Sunday session featuring sunflower planting and pot decorating. This family-friendly workshop blends practical gardening tips with creative decorating in a relaxed, welcoming space at the Garden Museum.
Tuesday Tots: Tomato Storytelling Workshop
Free Tuesday-tots storytelling workshop at Garden Museum based on 'I Will Not Never Ever Eat a Tomato'. Aimed at toddlers and their families, the session invites kids to listen, act, and imagine in a welcoming garden setting.
Garden Museum Literary Festival 2026: Melbourne Hall
Two-day Literary Festival at the Garden Museum in London (Melbourne Hall), featuring author talks, readings, and literary conversations set in the museum's garden-inspired setting.
Sunday Sessions Oil Pastel Fruit and Flowers
Join Garden Museum for Sunday Sessions: Oil Pastel Fruit and Flowers. A friendly art workshop where you’ll sketch vibrant fruit and floral subjects in oil pastel, with expert tips and demonstrations. All materials provided; relax and create in a welcoming, creative space.
Sunday Sessions Family Dance Garden Games
Family-friendly outdoor dance workshop with garden games at Garden Museum. Sunday Sessions invites kids and grown-ups to move together in the museum garden with playful activities—and entry is free at 10:00 on 5 July 2026.
Tuesday Tots Oliver’s Fruit Salad Storytelling
A free, family-friendly storytelling workshop for toddlers at the Garden Museum in London. Join Tuesday Tots for Oliver’s Fruit Salad—an interactive, imaginative session built around stories and fruit-themed activities, perfect for little ones and their adults.
Sabine Moritz
A solo exhibition by Sabine Moritz at the Garden Museum from 7 October to 20 December 2026. The show presents Moritz's distinctive artworks in a garden-adjacent museum setting, offering a fresh look at contemporary art through botanical-inspired spaces.