The Munnings Art Museum

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The Munnings Art Museum Dedham, nr Colchester, Essex. Former home of Sir Alfred Munnings PPRA and the only permanent retrospective of his work. Celebrating 65 years in 2026!

Open Wednesday to Sunday (and bank holidays) 1.30pm to 4.30pm until Sunday 25th October 2026. Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) is a major figure in the great tradition of British equestrian art and celebrated for his scenes of English rural life in the early 20th century. Immensely successful, yet controversial, he became the scourge of modern art in his position as President of the Royal Academy. Visitors to The Munnings Art Museum at his former home, Castle House, can explore the life and work of this prolific East Anglian artist in the building he called ‘the house of my dreams’. Each year the museum presents a changing selection of 150 paintings and drawings hung chronologically throughout six rooms, from early poster designs to the explosive racing scenes for which the artist is renowned. All images of Munnings work on this page are copyright the Estate of Sir Alfred Munnings and should not be used without permission.

With only one week left to visit before we close for the season, don’t miss our 2026 displays & special exhibitions: ‘65...
18/10/2026

With only one week left to visit before we close for the season, don’t miss our 2026 displays & special exhibitions: ‘65 Years of the Munnings Art Museum’, ‘Pictures from Private Collections’ and ‘The Influence of John Constable’ 🐴

The Art Museum & Tea Room are open every Wednesday to Sunday until Sunday 25th October 2026.

Art Museum open 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun).
Tea Room open 10am to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun).

Tickets do not need to be booked in advance.

www.munningsmuseum.org.uk

“Autumn glory upon distant woods: upon, oak, elm and beech and hedges, and in the very roads and lanes where yellow leav...
16/10/2026

“Autumn glory upon distant woods: upon, oak, elm and beech and hedges, and in the very roads and lanes where yellow leaves lie thick”
Sir Alfred Munnings in his autobiography

🖼️ Autumn, Richmond Park.

Click the picture to watch our latest short video - "Does The Subject Matter" - one of Munnings' most controversial pain...
14/10/2026

Click the picture to watch our latest short video - "Does The Subject Matter" - one of Munnings' most controversial paintings.

One of Sir Alfred's final works and an extraordinary statement on t...

Here, we can see Munnings’ exquisite use of light and colour. The dark, greyish, landscape serves highlight to the figur...
12/10/2026

Here, we can see Munnings’ exquisite use of light and colour. The dark, greyish, landscape serves highlight to the figure of the horse and rider.

🖼️ A Huntsman on a Grey, 1920s. The Munnings Art Museum.

With only a few weeks left to visit before we close for the season, don’t miss our 2026 special exhibitions: ‘65 Years o...
10/10/2026

With only a few weeks left to visit before we close for the season, don’t miss our 2026 special exhibitions: ‘65 Years of the Munnings Art Museum’, ‘Pictures from Private Collections’ and ‘The Influence of John Constable’ 🐴

The Art Museum & Tea Room are open every Wednesday to Sunday until Sunday 25th October 2026.

Art Museum open 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun).
Tea Room open 10am to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun).

Tickets do not need to be booked in advance.

www.munningsmuseum.org.uk

Join us on Tuesday 13th October for our FINAL ‘Mindful Drawing’ session of 2026 with ☁️✍️🍂 No experience needed. Materi...
10/10/2026

Join us on Tuesday 13th October for our FINAL ‘Mindful Drawing’ session of 2026 with ☁️✍️🍂

No experience needed. Materials are provided but you can bring your own sketchbook and pencils.

Buy tickets ✍️ ☁️
https://www.munningsmuseum.org.uk/?s=mindful+drawing+ticket

Mindful Drawing 2026 dates & times:
Tuesday 13th October *FINAL session* 10am-1pm
£22
Museum Year Pass Holders £18

“Drawing for no reason-in blissful ignorance-without intent or aim, and not a care in a world of dreams...” Alfred Munnings.

Our 2027 Munnings Art Museum Calendar is available both online & in-person in the museum shop! 🗓️ 🐴 Buy online https://w...
09/10/2026

Our 2027 Munnings Art Museum Calendar is available both online & in-person in the museum shop! 🗓️ 🐴

Buy online https://www.munningsmuseum.org.uk/product/2027-calendar/

£25 (includes UK postage and packing).

Each month is illustrated with a painting by Sir Alfred Munnings. Firm favourites are mixed with lesser known pictures.

to Sir Alfred who was in 1878 🐴 🎂 “He was the stable, the artist, the poet, the very land itself!” - Dame Laura Kn...
08/10/2026

to Sir Alfred who was in 1878 🐴 🎂

“He was the stable, the artist, the poet, the very land itself!” - Dame Laura Knight described Munnings in her Autobiography.

Address

Castle House, Castle Hill
Colchester
CO76AZ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441206322127

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