House Of Dreams Museum
45 Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8RG
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About House Of Dreams Museum
Step through an ordinary front gate in Dulwich to discover an extraordinary treasure trove where artist Stephen Wright has transformed every surface into a dazzling showcase of folk art and found objects.
What's nearby
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre next door
- The Charter School East Dulwich next door
- Ronnies Supermarket next door
- East Dulwich Railway Station - Southern Railway 200m away
- Goose Green Primary School 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Such a cool place. My faves were the life-size 'creatures' and mosaics made from teapots, cups etc. Well the mosaics in general. Every piece in the house has a story and that's what makes it interesting and thought provoking. Bought a few postcards to put up in my gallery hallway. I think you could visit many times and see / read something new. I'll be back with my husband so he can experience it too. Lovely intro into how the house started too. And Stephen and Michael are a fabulous pair. In response to the silly parents leaving one star, my neices and nephews would be fascinated, but that's what comes of not being sheltered and encouraging curiosity and creativity. There is absolutely nothing occult in the house (take it from someone interested in occult), a few broken and painted dolls are hardly the stuff of nightmares. I'd highly recommend taking a look at the many available photos before deciding whether this place is right for your child, of course it won't be for everyone, and that's ok. It's up to you to research and decide. Art is personal. Art is subjective. If it doesn't cause a reaction, it's not doing its job.
· via Google
A beautiful, weird, honest place. It's like stepping into the mind of a subversive artist - kind of a living diary. Ignore all the weird people here saying this is inappropriate for children. It's definitely targeted more at adults and contains themes of grief and loss as well as some creepy dolls, but children are more resilient to all of that than you'd expect. If you're the kind of hand wringing moraliser that thinks that's evil then this place isn't for you either.
· via Google
Gorgeous maximalist museum home with the most gracious hosts and wonderful energy. So glad I snagged a ticket months in advance to get a chance to explore. An absolutely must do, unique experience in London!
· via Google
Unsure why all the 1 star reviews mentioning this is a bad place for children. I took my daughter here, and she loved it 🥰🥰 at the sight of the slightly darker things, she said papa, the black things, they give us comfort, don't they? Why do we feel warmth only in the embrace of the abyss, papa? Am I still a real girl? Anyway I went home alone
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At a glance
- Address
- 45 Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8RG Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (115 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- East Dulwich