Dulwich Picture Gallery

Just two weeks to go until #RiberaAoV opens! We're very excited about the exhibition, which will include several works by this titan of Spanish Baroque art that have never before been displayed in the UK. Book your tickets here ► dpg.art/2MkCrOz
Image: Jusepe de Ribera, Apollo and Marsyas, 1637, Oil on canvas, 182 x 232 cm, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Photo: Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte on kind concession from the "Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo".

Announcing a very special guest at the Gallery: Monet's beautiful still life, Vase of Flowers (1881-2), on loan from The Courtauld Gallery! Come along in the next few months to see it displayed next to another masterful still life, by Jan van Huysum ► dpg.art/2QmFVn0
Image: Claude Monet, Vase of Flowers, 1881-82, Oil on canvas, The Courtauld Gallery, London. ©The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London.

Become a Family & Youth Programme Volunteer & help us to encourage families & young people to explore & make personal connections with the art in our Gallery. Find out more ► dpg.art/2O7MMz8

LAST DAY OF #EDWARDBAWDEN!
Who else would love to have a mesmerizing Bawden wallpaper design like ‘Sahara’ in their home? The linocut is so quirky with its repeat pattern of dunes and solitary walkers.
So come on down for your very last chance to see the exhibition for yourself (advanced tickets recommended) ► dpg.art/2rIIap2
... Image: Edward Bawden, Sahara (detail), 1928, wallpaper design, Trustees of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (The Higgins Bedford), © Estate of Edward Bawden
#LastChanceToSee
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Our Sackler Director Jennifer Scott will be discussing accessibility in art at the world's largest philosophy and music festival @HowTheLightGetsIn Festival in London this September! Learn more ► https://bit.ly/2LcGFY6

This is the last weekend of our #EdwardBawden exhibition – don’t miss out! And as #NationalGrandparents day, ‘Old Crab and Young’ seemed like the perfect Bawden to celebrate.
This is the first of Bawden’s illustrations of Aesop Fables. Through a lively letterpress print, he tells the story of the mother crab who insists her child walk straight (rather than sideways) although she is unable to do so herself. This work inspired a series of the fables, which are now surely one of his greatest achievements. Come and see for yourself (we’d recommend getting advanced tickets, we think it could be quite busy!) ► dpg.art/2rIIap2
Image: Edward Bawden, Old Crab and Young (detail), c.1956, Letter press with line-drawn illustration with added colours, Trustees of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (The Higgins Bedford), © Estate of Edward Bawden

Books, jams, cufflinks & catalogues - our #EdwardBawden shop range is selling out fast. Explore the collection & find some great deals ► https://dpg.art/2LsViaY
— Products shown: Edward Bawden Exhibition Catalogue.

It's the last week of #EdwardBawden! Don't forget to visit - or revisit - before we bid goodbye to the show on Sunday. (We'd advise booking in advance, as we're expecting a busy few days.)
Untitled Landscape with Sunset is a beautiful depiction of the countryside, but we have far too many Bawden highlights to include them all. Which have been your favourite pictures? ► dpg.art/2rIIap2
... Image: Edward Bawden, Untitled landscape with sunset, 1927, watercolour on paper, Private Collection, Photo: Mark Heathcote, © Estate of Edward Bawden
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Are you and your little one ready for an adventure?
Our new monthly workshops for kids aged 2-4 start tomorrow morning! Art Adventurers is your chance to join Jerome the Lion, our Early Years mascot, as you dance, sing and play your way around our paintings before enjoying a messy artmaking session. Book your place for tomorrow morning here ► dpg.art/2LUMgT7

Announcing our new season of events!
Inspired by our upcoming #RiberaAoV exhibition, Drama and Intensity is the theme of a new season of Lates, workshops, talks & family events. We'll also be hosting weekly performances choreographed by critically acclaimed dancer Dane Hurst, responding to the themes of Ribera's work. Find out more ► dpg.art/2oncSms

Francesco Bassano’s oil painting ‘Summer’ (c.1577-1686) from his set of seasons, seemed like the right way to end the Summer Holidays! The original Summer and Autumn are housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna), this copy is probably taken from one of the many series of replicas created by Francesco and his studio
#ExploreOurCollection for yourselves ►dpg.art/2wvIMB1

Edward Alleyn was #BornOnThisDay in 1566– Elizabethan actor and founder of local school Dulwich College. This is a detail from the only known portrait of Alleyn which is in our collection (not currently on display). He was identified in this oil painting through the signet ring worn and provenance. The artist of the portrait remains a mystery…
Find out more ► dpg.art/2POHFVP

Daw In Borrowed Feathers by #EdwardBawden (1970) £9.95 for a mini print from our online shop ► dpg.art/2wtPR5J
And a reminder that our Bawden exhibition ends 9th September – don’t miss out! ► dpg.art/2rIIap2

What do you think this hound dog was called? - We thought Pieter Boel’s Head of a Hound (c. 1660-5) seemed like the perfect way to celebrate #dogappreciationday! The Flemish artist particularly focused on game and hunting scenes, and his talent for these depictions can be seen in this oil painting from our collection which is startling with its realism. - Find out more ► http://dpg.art/2w9IvUK #ExploreOurCollection

Calling all art enthusiasts aged 30 and under – for just £25, join Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery today for unlimited FREE entry to 4 exhibitions over the next year! - Catch the last few weeks of #EdwardBawden and look forward to our upcoming shows; Ribera: Art of Violence, Harald Sohlberg: Painting Norway and Cutting Edge! As well as FREE entry to our Collection all year round and many more perks. - So TAG YOUR FRIENDS and find the application at the following link ► dpg.art/2wovKVG

#Onthisday in 1873 the Albert Bridge, between Battersea and Chelsea, was first opened. Bawden’s linocut of the bridge beautifully captures the line and pattern of its Victorian engineering. See it for yourself at our #EdwardBawden exhibition ► dpg.art/2rIIap2 - Do you know the name of the two dogs who reopened the Albert Bridge in 2011? - Image: Edward Bawden, [Nine London Monuments] Albert Bridge, 1966, Linocut on paper, Trustees of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (The Higgins Bedford), © Estate of Edward Bawden

Did any of you get creative at Summer Sundae on 5th August?
We wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the wonderful creativity from the Patchwork Pastimes activity at our Summer Sundae sunny afternoon!
Please share your pictures of the event with us – we’d love to see some more artwork created at the different workshops.
... Find out about our upcoming family events ► dpg.art/2MS2Jc4
#dulwichpicturegallery #edwardbawden #familyfun #summerholidays #letsgetcreative
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Went to Tove Jansson exhibition, my first visit to gallery. Thoroughly enjoyed that then had a look round general exhibits and a chat with a member of staff. So refreshing to be able to see thigs in natural light and take photographs. We ate in the cafe and that was equally as good, staff are a credit.

Well signposted from North Dulwich Station. Had coffee in the cafe before attending the ‘Life, Death,Whatever’ evening at the gallery. This was a series of interactive and fascinating events, from art workshops and sound installations to gallery tour and a death cafe discussion. Well organised and diverse, I can only congratulate the gallery for hosting such an event. Will certainly look at what else is on offer in future.

The Gallery is a gem of a building and the Vanessa Bell exhibition was beautiful . I prefer smaller exhibitions as I find I get saturated with sensation after about 4/5 rooms of paintings. The permanent collection is very fine too.

The shop has lots of desirable products - great books, jewellery and gifts etc..

The cafe has delicious food but seems overwhelmed - it has a small kitchen and the extra tables outside have slowed down the service considerably. Not enough staff to cope yesterday on a sunny Saturday. The gallery staff seem to be volunteers- not very professional.

I often visit this gallery. They put on interesting and well laid out exhibitions.

Stunning Soane building, very good collection, plus well curated exhibition space. Well worth supporting. Cafe has cream teas. Go on a sunny day and spend time amongst beautiful trees. Good place to take children too. And staff are welcoming.

Spent a lovely evening here last night in a series of Dulwich evening events in the brand new Pavilion. It was an informative and fun evening. I learnt more about John Soane, but was particularly impressed by the passion of the young architects who were successful in their bid to create the Pavilion. Truly inspirational. I will be going back again on 4th August. Oh and the food and drink weren't bad either

Perfect for a Summer visit. Or any time.

Marvellous gallery.

I loved the way they incorporated the temporary Tove Jansson exhibition into the museum/gallery building as a whole. There were Moomins everywhere! Looking at paintings, on the glass walls of the corridor heading towards the cafe. I did not have time to look all around the gallery - I will have to come again. The Tove Jansson exhibition was fabulous, but very crowded. I needed more time to examine all the tiny sketches close up. Very good all round.

Dulwich Gallery is amazing. With the permanent exhibition and special exhibitions it has something for everyone.

I visited the David Milne exhibition yesterday and was impressed by his individual style in painting. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful building with excellent natural lighting (although some of the higher hangings are hard to see). Impressive collection (of mainly older masters). And the cafe serves fresh, tasty food that (rare in galleries and such places) actually tastes like someone competent cares about it. First rate.

As an amateur limner, I was keen to attend the Dulwich Picture Galley In Sight event "" My Portrait in Little" 16th century portrait miniatures"

This illustrated lecture focused on the finest Tudor portrait miniaturists, including Hans Holbein II, Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver.



Given by Karen Hearn, who was the Curator of 16th & 17th Century British Art at Tate Britain from 1992 to 2012 and now as Honorary Professor at University College London.



I found it fascinating and enjoyable and rounded off a lovely morning with a stroll through the gardens to the gallery

A fantastic community day event organised by staff. Very enthusiastic and free guided tour of David Milne Canadian artist. Really good afternoon

A beautiful and manageable space. The oldest art gallery in the country has one of the best old Dutch painting collections in the U.K, gorgeously dressed Gainsborough women (he loved his fashion) in two paintings and the most beautiful Rembrandt I've ever seen, who follows you around everywhere.

Lots more , plus it continues outside with The Outdoor Dulwich Picture Gallery with fabulous, internationally renowned street artists replicating art in this gallery into 21Century street art.

Don't miss!

We travelled by train to West Dulwich Station, which is only a ten minute walk to the gallery. Although we hadn't booked tickets, as they were sold out, for the John Singer Sargent exhibition, we arrived just before 10.00 am, when the doors opened and got tickets very easily. The exhibition was excellent. We went to the cafe at 11.30am. Breakfast menu had finished at 11.20am and lunch wasn't being served until 12.00 noon. The only thing to eat was cake. Being diabetic that was not ideal for me. We decided to walk to a restaurant nearby that was serving meals. That is why I cannot give 5 stars.

Great show. (😎Vanessa Bell) put together from private collections. Must have been a lot of work. Made a fascinating viewing. Especially for amateur painters, seeing the amazing diversity of her work.

Spectacular building. I caused an incident by asking if I could sharpen my pencil ✏️. Somebody got told off for being too helpful. Lighten up! Still, in the gardens there are blankets to use on the grass. And in the sun it's just beautiful. Pricing and crowd levels seemed fine to me, but I'm usd to the Central London galleries. A great day out.

The cafe isn't really a cafe but almost a restaurant. There should be more menu options for lunch and as there are a lot of staff, be more approachable and proactive. I may not be a rich person living in Dulwich but I am still a paying customer. Don't discriminate based upon your ill-gained, third/fourth party knowledge.

DPG is in a lovely setting, with an historic and iconic building housing a fantastic collection. They hold exhibitions of high quality. At present, John Singer Sargent watercolours. Often the exhibitions are too popular! It means if you arrive at peak time you have no chance of seeing it comfortably.

However...................the site is ruined by the Pavilion, the dead grass that will inevitably appear after it is removed in October, and a silly meandering path that is pointless in what essentially was a very sweet garden with unusual trees. If the Pavilion returns, the problems that come with it will also return - noise until late at night, dead grass, and fuming neighbours like me, who used to think it was above all that.

As for the staff - they could do with a course in customer service. A smile and a good morning would suffice, or a welcome comment, the ticket staff and the cafe staff could try so much harder instead of being bland and uninterested. There are tourists from all over the world coming to see your workplace so try and make it a great time for them and show a bit of pride in it!

Whereas the grounds, architecture, and the exhibition space itself are extremely pleasant, I have to say that I found on my visit, the staff were not. On trying to procure lunch in the cafe a little before 3pm, I was informed they stopped serving food at...3pm. Pointing out it wasn't yet this time was met with a case of take it or leave it. I left it, and headed to the gallery.



It wasn't that the ticket clerk wasn't pleasant, but she was very unclear in what she was trying to communicate. She was an older lady, but by the time I'd negotiated my way through Gift Aid, adding £1 on as a donation, and explaining I was already on the mailing list, considerable time had gone by. She seemed extremely put out that I had made her go through it all, which was bizarre given I had thought it the other way round.



I enjoyed joining the guided tour, but even that was spoilt as a man wearing the world's worst suit decided that I and my rucksack (I was no where near a painting), were a public menace, and he demanded that I carry it in my hand. I don't mind being asked, but he was extremely rude, invaded my personal space to do so, and then followed me around the gallery to make sure I was complying. It was the final straw, and I decided to leave.



Very disappointed overall - went to relax and take in a bit of culture, and ended up more annoyed and having paid £8 for the privilege. The staff came across as elitist guardians who deemed me unworthy of looking around their exquisite, private gallery. So I'll be sticking to public, free, galleries in the future, where I will perhaps be more welcome.

Went to see the Bawden. We are experienced gallery goers working and used to visiting exhibitions- we were a small group talking animately about something one of the pictures had sparked - and dared to break out into laughter- but we were promptly rushed over to by a gallery attendant on the door and instructed were were making too much noise and to be quiet. They obviously don’t want people to engage and enjoy themselves in their galleries. Very disappointing and what I’d expect from these sort of galleries 10 years ago. I’d brought two new first time visitors and this made them feel awkward and unwelcome.

Upon my visit on the 07 -07 -17 I was informed that the museum was closed being a very warm day I decided to go to the cafe in the museum grounds only again to be told that is was closed so I waited two hours and by 12-00 I left being interested in romantic and impressionist art I would have loved to visit and admire the paintings but no cafe either If this did occur the staff should have had a contingency plan even just to serve soft drinks outside on the grounds but nothing at all is a shear disgrace at least if this happened at the whitworth art gallery in Manchester (I live in Cheshire they would have provided refreshments outside the building I was very disappointed with the Dulwich museum for not even advertising it on their computers because not only I was dissatisfied but at least three dozen off the public who would have liked to see the splendid paintings were disenchanted yours with great disappointment grahame prince

Went to Tove Jansson exhibition, my first visit to gallery. Thoroughly enjoyed that then had a look round general exhibits and a chat with a member of staff. So refreshing to be able to see thigs in natural light and take photographs. We ate in the cafe and that was equally as good, staff are a credit.

Well signposted from North Dulwich Station. Had coffee in the cafe before attending the ‘Life, Death,Whatever’ evening at the gallery. This was a series of interactive and fascinating events, from art workshops and sound installations to gallery tour and a death cafe discussion. Well organised and diverse, I can only congratulate the gallery for hosting such an event. Will certainly look at what else is on offer in future.

The Gallery is a gem of a building and the Vanessa Bell exhibition was beautiful . I prefer smaller exhibitions as I find I get saturated with sensation after about 4/5 rooms of paintings. The permanent collection is very fine too.

The shop has lots of desirable products - great books, jewellery and gifts etc..

The cafe has delicious food but seems overwhelmed - it has a small kitchen and the extra tables outside have slowed down the service considerably. Not enough staff to cope yesterday on a sunny Saturday. The gallery staff seem to be volunteers- not very professional.

I often visit this gallery. They put on interesting and well laid out exhibitions.

Stunning Soane building, very good collection, plus well curated exhibition space. Well worth supporting. Cafe has cream teas. Go on a sunny day and spend time amongst beautiful trees. Good place to take children too. And staff are welcoming.

Spent a lovely evening here last night in a series of Dulwich evening events in the brand new Pavilion. It was an informative and fun evening. I learnt more about John Soane, but was particularly impressed by the passion of the young architects who were successful in their bid to create the Pavilion. Truly inspirational. I will be going back again on 4th August. Oh and the food and drink weren't bad either

Perfect for a Summer visit. Or any time.

Marvellous gallery.

I loved the way they incorporated the temporary Tove Jansson exhibition into the museum/gallery building as a whole. There were Moomins everywhere! Looking at paintings, on the glass walls of the corridor heading towards the cafe. I did not have time to look all around the gallery - I will have to come again. The Tove Jansson exhibition was fabulous, but very crowded. I needed more time to examine all the tiny sketches close up. Very good all round.

Dulwich Gallery is amazing. With the permanent exhibition and special exhibitions it has something for everyone.

I visited the David Milne exhibition yesterday and was impressed by his individual style in painting. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful building with excellent natural lighting (although some of the higher hangings are hard to see). Impressive collection (of mainly older masters). And the cafe serves fresh, tasty food that (rare in galleries and such places) actually tastes like someone competent cares about it. First rate.

As an amateur limner, I was keen to attend the Dulwich Picture Galley In Sight event "" My Portrait in Little" 16th century portrait miniatures"

This illustrated lecture focused on the finest Tudor portrait miniaturists, including Hans Holbein II, Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver.



Given by Karen Hearn, who was the Curator of 16th & 17th Century British Art at Tate Britain from 1992 to 2012 and now as Honorary Professor at University College London.



I found it fascinating and enjoyable and rounded off a lovely morning with a stroll through the gardens to the gallery

A fantastic community day event organised by staff. Very enthusiastic and free guided tour of David Milne Canadian artist. Really good afternoon

A beautiful and manageable space. The oldest art gallery in the country has one of the best old Dutch painting collections in the U.K, gorgeously dressed Gainsborough women (he loved his fashion) in two paintings and the most beautiful Rembrandt I've ever seen, who follows you around everywhere.

Lots more , plus it continues outside with The Outdoor Dulwich Picture Gallery with fabulous, internationally renowned street artists replicating art in this gallery into 21Century street art.

Don't miss!

We travelled by train to West Dulwich Station, which is only a ten minute walk to the gallery. Although we hadn't booked tickets, as they were sold out, for the John Singer Sargent exhibition, we arrived just before 10.00 am, when the doors opened and got tickets very easily. The exhibition was excellent. We went to the cafe at 11.30am. Breakfast menu had finished at 11.20am and lunch wasn't being served until 12.00 noon. The only thing to eat was cake. Being diabetic that was not ideal for me. We decided to walk to a restaurant nearby that was serving meals. That is why I cannot give 5 stars.

Great show. (😎Vanessa Bell) put together from private collections. Must have been a lot of work. Made a fascinating viewing. Especially for amateur painters, seeing the amazing diversity of her work.

Spectacular building. I caused an incident by asking if I could sharpen my pencil ✏️. Somebody got told off for being too helpful. Lighten up! Still, in the gardens there are blankets to use on the grass. And in the sun it's just beautiful. Pricing and crowd levels seemed fine to me, but I'm usd to the Central London galleries. A great day out.

The cafe isn't really a cafe but almost a restaurant. There should be more menu options for lunch and as there are a lot of staff, be more approachable and proactive. I may not be a rich person living in Dulwich but I am still a paying customer. Don't discriminate based upon your ill-gained, third/fourth party knowledge.

DPG is in a lovely setting, with an historic and iconic building housing a fantastic collection. They hold exhibitions of high quality. At present, John Singer Sargent watercolours. Often the exhibitions are too popular! It means if you arrive at peak time you have no chance of seeing it comfortably.

However...................the site is ruined by the Pavilion, the dead grass that will inevitably appear after it is removed in October, and a silly meandering path that is pointless in what essentially was a very sweet garden with unusual trees. If the Pavilion returns, the problems that come with it will also return - noise until late at night, dead grass, and fuming neighbours like me, who used to think it was above all that.

As for the staff - they could do with a course in customer service. A smile and a good morning would suffice, or a welcome comment, the ticket staff and the cafe staff could try so much harder instead of being bland and uninterested. There are tourists from all over the world coming to see your workplace so try and make it a great time for them and show a bit of pride in it!

Whereas the grounds, architecture, and the exhibition space itself are extremely pleasant, I have to say that I found on my visit, the staff were not. On trying to procure lunch in the cafe a little before 3pm, I was informed they stopped serving food at...3pm. Pointing out it wasn't yet this time was met with a case of take it or leave it. I left it, and headed to the gallery.



It wasn't that the ticket clerk wasn't pleasant, but she was very unclear in what she was trying to communicate. She was an older lady, but by the time I'd negotiated my way through Gift Aid, adding £1 on as a donation, and explaining I was already on the mailing list, considerable time had gone by. She seemed extremely put out that I had made her go through it all, which was bizarre given I had thought it the other way round.



I enjoyed joining the guided tour, but even that was spoilt as a man wearing the world's worst suit decided that I and my rucksack (I was no where near a painting), were a public menace, and he demanded that I carry it in my hand. I don't mind being asked, but he was extremely rude, invaded my personal space to do so, and then followed me around the gallery to make sure I was complying. It was the final straw, and I decided to leave.



Very disappointed overall - went to relax and take in a bit of culture, and ended up more annoyed and having paid £8 for the privilege. The staff came across as elitist guardians who deemed me unworthy of looking around their exquisite, private gallery. So I'll be sticking to public, free, galleries in the future, where I will perhaps be more welcome.

Went to see the Bawden. We are experienced gallery goers working and used to visiting exhibitions- we were a small group talking animately about something one of the pictures had sparked - and dared to break out into laughter- but we were promptly rushed over to by a gallery attendant on the door and instructed were were making too much noise and to be quiet. They obviously don’t want people to engage and enjoy themselves in their galleries. Very disappointing and what I’d expect from these sort of galleries 10 years ago. I’d brought two new first time visitors and this made them feel awkward and unwelcome.

Upon my visit on the 07 -07 -17 I was informed that the museum was closed being a very warm day I decided to go to the cafe in the museum grounds only again to be told that is was closed so I waited two hours and by 12-00 I left being interested in romantic and impressionist art I would have loved to visit and admire the paintings but no cafe either If this did occur the staff should have had a contingency plan even just to serve soft drinks outside on the grounds but nothing at all is a shear disgrace at least if this happened at the whitworth art gallery in Manchester (I live in Cheshire they would have provided refreshments outside the building I was very disappointed with the Dulwich museum for not even advertising it on their computers because not only I was dissatisfied but at least three dozen off the public who would have liked to see the splendid paintings were disenchanted yours with great disappointment grahame prince

Went to Tove Jansson exhibition, my first visit to gallery. Thoroughly enjoyed that then had a look round general exhibits and a chat with a member of staff. So refreshing to be able to see thigs in natural light and take photographs. We ate in the cafe and that was equally as good, staff are a credit.

Well signposted from North Dulwich Station. Had coffee in the cafe before attending the ‘Life, Death,Whatever’ evening at the gallery. This was a series of interactive and fascinating events, from art workshops and sound installations to gallery tour and a death cafe discussion. Well organised and diverse, I can only congratulate the gallery for hosting such an event. Will certainly look at what else is on offer in future.

The Gallery is a gem of a building and the Vanessa Bell exhibition was beautiful . I prefer smaller exhibitions as I find I get saturated with sensation after about 4/5 rooms of paintings. The permanent collection is very fine too.

The shop has lots of desirable products - great books, jewellery and gifts etc..

The cafe has delicious food but seems overwhelmed - it has a small kitchen and the extra tables outside have slowed down the service considerably. Not enough staff to cope yesterday on a sunny Saturday. The gallery staff seem to be volunteers- not very professional.

I often visit this gallery. They put on interesting and well laid out exhibitions.

Stunning Soane building, very good collection, plus well curated exhibition space. Well worth supporting. Cafe has cream teas. Go on a sunny day and spend time amongst beautiful trees. Good place to take children too. And staff are welcoming.

Spent a lovely evening here last night in a series of Dulwich evening events in the brand new Pavilion. It was an informative and fun evening. I learnt more about John Soane, but was particularly impressed by the passion of the young architects who were successful in their bid to create the Pavilion. Truly inspirational. I will be going back again on 4th August. Oh and the food and drink weren't bad either

Perfect for a Summer visit. Or any time.

Marvellous gallery.

I loved the way they incorporated the temporary Tove Jansson exhibition into the museum/gallery building as a whole. There were Moomins everywhere! Looking at paintings, on the glass walls of the corridor heading towards the cafe. I did not have time to look all around the gallery - I will have to come again. The Tove Jansson exhibition was fabulous, but very crowded. I needed more time to examine all the tiny sketches close up. Very good all round.

Dulwich Gallery is amazing. With the permanent exhibition and special exhibitions it has something for everyone.

I visited the David Milne exhibition yesterday and was impressed by his individual style in painting. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful building with excellent natural lighting (although some of the higher hangings are hard to see). Impressive collection (of mainly older masters). And the cafe serves fresh, tasty food that (rare in galleries and such places) actually tastes like someone competent cares about it. First rate.

As an amateur limner, I was keen to attend the Dulwich Picture Galley In Sight event "" My Portrait in Little" 16th century portrait miniatures"

This illustrated lecture focused on the finest Tudor portrait miniaturists, including Hans Holbein II, Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver.



Given by Karen Hearn, who was the Curator of 16th & 17th Century British Art at Tate Britain from 1992 to 2012 and now as Honorary Professor at University College London.



I found it fascinating and enjoyable and rounded off a lovely morning with a stroll through the gardens to the gallery

A fantastic community day event organised by staff. Very enthusiastic and free guided tour of David Milne Canadian artist. Really good afternoon

A beautiful and manageable space. The oldest art gallery in the country has one of the best old Dutch painting collections in the U.K, gorgeously dressed Gainsborough women (he loved his fashion) in two paintings and the most beautiful Rembrandt I've ever seen, who follows you around everywhere.

Lots more , plus it continues outside with The Outdoor Dulwich Picture Gallery with fabulous, internationally renowned street artists replicating art in this gallery into 21Century street art.

Don't miss!

We travelled by train to West Dulwich Station, which is only a ten minute walk to the gallery. Although we hadn't booked tickets, as they were sold out, for the John Singer Sargent exhibition, we arrived just before 10.00 am, when the doors opened and got tickets very easily. The exhibition was excellent. We went to the cafe at 11.30am. Breakfast menu had finished at 11.20am and lunch wasn't being served until 12.00 noon. The only thing to eat was cake. Being diabetic that was not ideal for me. We decided to walk to a restaurant nearby that was serving meals. That is why I cannot give 5 stars.

Great show. (😎Vanessa Bell) put together from private collections. Must have been a lot of work. Made a fascinating viewing. Especially for amateur painters, seeing the amazing diversity of her work.

Spectacular building. I caused an incident by asking if I could sharpen my pencil ✏️. Somebody got told off for being too helpful. Lighten up! Still, in the gardens there are blankets to use on the grass. And in the sun it's just beautiful. Pricing and crowd levels seemed fine to me, but I'm usd to the Central London galleries. A great day out.

The cafe isn't really a cafe but almost a restaurant. There should be more menu options for lunch and as there are a lot of staff, be more approachable and proactive. I may not be a rich person living in Dulwich but I am still a paying customer. Don't discriminate based upon your ill-gained, third/fourth party knowledge.

DPG is in a lovely setting, with an historic and iconic building housing a fantastic collection. They hold exhibitions of high quality. At present, John Singer Sargent watercolours. Often the exhibitions are too popular! It means if you arrive at peak time you have no chance of seeing it comfortably.

However...................the site is ruined by the Pavilion, the dead grass that will inevitably appear after it is removed in October, and a silly meandering path that is pointless in what essentially was a very sweet garden with unusual trees. If the Pavilion returns, the problems that come with it will also return - noise until late at night, dead grass, and fuming neighbours like me, who used to think it was above all that.

As for the staff - they could do with a course in customer service. A smile and a good morning would suffice, or a welcome comment, the ticket staff and the cafe staff could try so much harder instead of being bland and uninterested. There are tourists from all over the world coming to see your workplace so try and make it a great time for them and show a bit of pride in it!

Whereas the grounds, architecture, and the exhibition space itself are extremely pleasant, I have to say that I found on my visit, the staff were not. On trying to procure lunch in the cafe a little before 3pm, I was informed they stopped serving food at...3pm. Pointing out it wasn't yet this time was met with a case of take it or leave it. I left it, and headed to the gallery.



It wasn't that the ticket clerk wasn't pleasant, but she was very unclear in what she was trying to communicate. She was an older lady, but by the time I'd negotiated my way through Gift Aid, adding £1 on as a donation, and explaining I was already on the mailing list, considerable time had gone by. She seemed extremely put out that I had made her go through it all, which was bizarre given I had thought it the other way round.



I enjoyed joining the guided tour, but even that was spoilt as a man wearing the world's worst suit decided that I and my rucksack (I was no where near a painting), were a public menace, and he demanded that I carry it in my hand. I don't mind being asked, but he was extremely rude, invaded my personal space to do so, and then followed me around the gallery to make sure I was complying. It was the final straw, and I decided to leave.



Very disappointed overall - went to relax and take in a bit of culture, and ended up more annoyed and having paid £8 for the privilege. The staff came across as elitist guardians who deemed me unworthy of looking around their exquisite, private gallery. So I'll be sticking to public, free, galleries in the future, where I will perhaps be more welcome.

Went to see the Bawden. We are experienced gallery goers working and used to visiting exhibitions- we were a small group talking animately about something one of the pictures had sparked - and dared to break out into laughter- but we were promptly rushed over to by a gallery attendant on the door and instructed were were making too much noise and to be quiet. They obviously don’t want people to engage and enjoy themselves in their galleries. Very disappointing and what I’d expect from these sort of galleries 10 years ago. I’d brought two new first time visitors and this made them feel awkward and unwelcome.

Upon my visit on the 07 -07 -17 I was informed that the museum was closed being a very warm day I decided to go to the cafe in the museum grounds only again to be told that is was closed so I waited two hours and by 12-00 I left being interested in romantic and impressionist art I would have loved to visit and admire the paintings but no cafe either If this did occur the staff should have had a contingency plan even just to serve soft drinks outside on the grounds but nothing at all is a shear disgrace at least if this happened at the whitworth art gallery in Manchester (I live in Cheshire they would have provided refreshments outside the building I was very disappointed with the Dulwich museum for not even advertising it on their computers because not only I was dissatisfied but at least three dozen off the public who would have liked to see the splendid paintings were disenchanted yours with great disappointment grahame prince