Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience
Slow down, get comfortable, and spend time with Rembrandt at Upton House and Gardens this summer.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Rembrandt van Rijn’s Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet (1635) is one of the great treasures of the National Trust’s collections and, for the first time, it’s on a national tour, enabling more people than ever before to ‘meet Rembrandt’ for a special guided slow looking experience.
There are a limited number of tickets available each day on a first come, first served basis.
Did you know, the average person spends just 8 seconds looking at a work of art? Slow looking provides a welcome break from the need to be busy and efficient, so give yourself permission to relax and take your time looking at this masterpiece with a free audio guide. What will you discover when you spend a little more time with Rembrandt?
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The Sitting Room is on the ground floor of the house. There is ramped side access to the house. If you require assistance please ask at the main entrance to the house where the team will facilitate access
- Meeting point
Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience will be in the Sitting Room on the ground floor of the house.
- Suitability for children
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- What to bring and wear
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