Upcoming Events

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Exhibitions
Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
23 April 2026 - 25 October 2026

This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.

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Classes & Workshops
Sip & Paint; Cocktail Evening
22 July 2026

Join us for a summer evening painting- and drinking- your favourite cocktail in Turner’s House. A relaxed and sociable gathering suitable for all levels, with a simple guided acrylic painting session- layout, lettering, colour mixing. Your ticket includes 2 hours at Turner’s House, 2 cocktails ( mocktails available) and a 2 small canvasses to create Sip & Paint; Cocktail Evening

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Lectures
Friday Late Evenings
26 June 2026 - 23 October 2026

Monthly themed evening openings with a glass of prosecco and flickering candlelight, an out of hours tour and a specialist subject talk.

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Lectures
Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
13 August 2026 - 8 October 2026

This lecture series will give the opportunity to dive deeper into the story of Turner’s bequest, his legacy today, and the relation with Margate.

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Classes & Workshops
Sip & Paint; create your own patterns
27 August 2026

Spend a relaxed evening creating your own decorative patterns inspired by the beautiful wallpapers at Turner’s House. Using a variety of materials, including pencils, coloured pencils, and paint, you’ll explore colour, shape, and repetition to design your own unique artwork. Enjoy two glasses of fizz and friendly conversation in Turner’s own sitting room. This two-hour Sip & Paint; create your own patterns

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Classes & Workshops
Studio Sessions; Exploring Turner
20 July 2026

A focused workshop inspired by a painting by JMW Turner, featuring an illustrated introduction followed by a practical art session exploring themes, techniques, and ideas drawn from the work. Admiral van Tromp’s Barge, 1831

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