An exhibition at the Museum of Richmond
Open July to December 2024

From Horace Walpole to Ted Lasso, visitors have flocked to Richmond to experience its picture postcard beauty and the respite from the busy nearby metropolis of London.

Explore this FREE exhibition and discover how Richmond first attracted visitors and still keeps them coming after 300 years.

This exhibition was generously supported by
The Asgill House Trust

The exhibition also includes artworks created by UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design students from Richmond upon Thames College. These artworks comprised their Final Major Project, responding to the theme of Tourism. As part of their research, the students were shown objects from the Museum’s collection and discussed related themes from the exhibition with the Museum Team.

The education part of the exhibition was kindly supported by Richmond American University, London.

The exhibition booklet was kindly supported by Antony Roberts Estate Agents.