A Celebration of Flowers
Sat 5 Sept - Sun 13 Sept: 11am - 4pm. Step inside the house to see stunning floral displays inspired by the exhibition 'The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel'. Open every day with last admission at 3.30pm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our annual flower display in the house showcases the skill and flair of our volunteer flower arrangers. Each year they take a different theme, with this year's taken from the flair and drama of the work of Oliver Messel. Visit the exhibition upstairs in the gallery as well to see how the team have been inspired.
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The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel
Sat 13 Jun– Sun 1 Nov: 11am–3.30pm. Celebrating the life of Britain’s leading stage designer of the mid-20th Century. See the newly opened Oriel Room with costumes designed by students at Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL) and inspired by Oliver Messel.
Sneak Peek Tours
Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).
Dream House Tours
Join a tour around the outside of the house at Nymans, looking at the building and seeing how it developed since 1890 when it was purchased by Ludwig Messel.
Heritage Open Days -house & garden open with Messel family tours
Free opening on Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept with special tours by members of the Messel family around the rarely accessible family flat. Tours at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Free. Tickets are allocated on arrival with no advance booking.