Upcoming Events

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Exhibitions
Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
23 April 2026 - 25 October 2026

This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.

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Classes & Workshops
Plein Air Painting
29 April 2026 - 29 April 2026

Join us in Turner’s Garden to paint the outside view of Turner’s greatest artwork, Sandycombe Lodge, and create your own masterpiece. The garden is in full Spring swing, and your ticket will include refreshments, materials and private out of hours access to Turner’s House. All levels welcome.

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Lectures
Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
14 May 2026 - 11 June 2026

This lecture series will give the opportunity to dive deeper into the story of Turner’s bequest, his legacy today, and the relation with Margate. All lectures will be online and recorded. The recording will be shared with ticket holders for a limited time period. 14th May– Contest and controversy: the distribution of Turner’s bequest to the Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest

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Lectures
Friday Late Evenings
24 April 2026 - 23 October 2026

Monthly themed evening openings with a glass of prosecco and flickering candlelight, an out of hours tour and a specialist subject talk. The doors will open at 6pm, giving guests time to explore the house and get comfortable before the talk begins at 6.30pm. 24th April – Turner’s House 2026 Exhibition 29th May – Turner Friday Late Evenings

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Classes & Workshops
Paint like Turner: 2 day Watercolour workshop with Tim Wright
8 June 2026 - 9 June 2026

Join us for an incredible 2 day workshop with Tim Wright, the artist who taught Mr. Turner how to paint!

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Classes & Workshops
Sip and Paint; Watercolour Landscapes
10 June 2026 - 10 June 2026

Join us for a relaxed and sociable evening learning watercolour techniques, colour mixing and tips to create your own floral art in the intimate setting of Turner’s House in Twickenham.

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Classes & Workshops
Sip and Paint; Contemporary Colourblock designs
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2026

Join us for an evening discovering strong bold palettes and contemporary colourblocking. Design and create your own masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paints and bold statement colours.

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