The Munnings Art Museum

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

For the first day of September we cannot help but think of the delightful ‘September Afternoon’ by Munnings.

Much like Constable, Munnings enjoyed the sights and sounds of the River Stour, being the son of a miller.

There were problems with painting by the river, strong breezes which caused ripples on the water and unsteadied canvases on the land. On one occasion Munnings lost his hat when it was blown off and went down the river, “never to be found!”

He relished the challenges of capturing the bright sunlight streaming through the transparent Japanese sunshade which he called “a challenge to the eye”

🛶 ‘September Afternoon on the Stour: The White Canoe’, 1939.

🛶 ‘The White Canoe on the Stour at Dedham’, c.1939.

31/08/2026

We are open today, Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 🐎🐎🐎

Art Museum open 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays!)

Tea Room open 10am to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays!)
Tea Room at The Munnings Art Museum

29/08/2026

“I write this out of doors on an August evening. Not a breath of wind. Already one of the robins which keep me company is singing his bright song in the wellingtonia, proclaiming that summer is on the wane, that autumn is near.”
- Sir Alfred Munnings in his Autobiography.

We are open everyday over the Bank Holiday weekend, including Monday 31st August.

🐎 Art Museum open 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holidays)
🍰 Tea Room open 10am to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holidays)

27/08/2026

We are open EVERYDAY over this upcoming Bank Holiday Weekend, including Monday 31st August 🐎🐎🐎

Art Museum open 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays!)

Tea Room open 10am to 4.30pm (Weds to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays!)
Tea Room at The Munnings Art Museum

27/08/2026

Browse in-person at the Munnings Art Museum shop & online for carefully selected Alfred Munnings inspired homewares, books, gifts & more 🐴

https://www.munningsmuseum.org.uk/shop/

*We ship internationally*

26/08/2026

Darren, our amazing gardener, marking out the pattern for the labyrinth - we're doing our best despite the drought! Opening on Wednesday 2nd September, come and try out this wellbeing wonder.

24/08/2026

Join our next curator-led guided tour of Castle House this Wednesday 26th August 🐎

11am to 12.30pm
£17, concessions available
Tickets 🎟️ https://www.munningsmuseum.org.uk/product/curators-tour-26-august-2026/

The tour, which begins in the artist’s former studio in the grounds of the museum, includes exhibitions on the museum’s history, pictures from private collections and the influence of John Constable on the work of Alfred Munnings.

22/08/2026

“At length all was ready to set out for Ringland Hills. The white Welsh mare was in the shafts of the caravan, the white pony, Augereau, on a whipple-tree at her side. Shrimp, with a yellow handkerchief round his neck, was in charge of these.”

- Sir Alfred Munnings in his
Autobiography

‘Shrimp Leading Ponies Across the Ringland Hills, Norfolk’

‘Shrimp on a White Welsh Pony’

20/08/2026

Join our one day Equestrian Art Basics workshop with James P Power on Friday 18th September! 🐎

The workshop begins with table exercises exploring the structure of horses: form and proportions. Following a light lunch (provided) there will be a live horse model to work from during the afternoon. The workshop will take place in the grounds of the museum. You are welcome to bring your own materials and advice will be given on what you will need and what can be provided.

Friday 18th September at 9.30am to 4pm
£100

Tutor: James Power (SEA)
Beginners welcome.
Suitable for adults | Consideration given to 13-17 year olds if accompanied by an adult. Please contact the office first.