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By Laura Porter, About.com

Handel House Museum London

Handel House Museum

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Handel House Museum in central London celebrates Handel's life and works, displaying portraits of Handel and his contemporaries in finely restored Georgian interiors and bringing live music back to his house.
The Handel House Museum was home to the baroque composer George Frideric Handel from 1723 until his death in 1759. This landmark address is where Handel composed some of the greatest music in history including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks, and died on 14 April 1759.

23 and 25 Brook Street

The Handel House Museum occupies 23 and 25 Brook Street, London W1. 25 Brook Street was Handel's home and the adjoining building is used for temporary exhibitions. No. 23 Brook Street was also home to Jimi Hendrix in 1968-69.

Address: Handel House Museum, 25 Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HB

Nearest Tube Station: Bond Street

Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport.

Telephone: 020 7495 1685

Email: mail@handelhouse.org

Official Website: www.handelhouse.org

Opening Times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Closed Mondays.

Admission Charges: £5 approx.
Check current prices on the official website.
Children get FREE ENTRY on Saturdays.
Free entry for children under 5 years.

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