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Join the Keeper of the Wellington Collection on a tour of the house and collection for a small additional fee. Tours take place on the first Thursdays of every month at 11.15am and last 1.5 hours. No need to book, turn up and pay on the day - £8 for adults, children go free.
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Jan 15, 2015 · I visited on a discount combination ticket, both the Apsley House and the Wellington Arch. I used the audio guide in the house. The house was interesting. After returning home, I saw the new "Napoleon" movie which depicts Waterlook including the Duke of Wellington which made the prior visit to the mansion every more worthwhile!
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Nov 20, 2023 · Here’s what you can see on a visit to Apsley House, also known as the Wellington Museum. You aren’t allowed to take photos. But the museum gave me permission to use their photographs. Antonio Canova, Napoleon. When you enter the museum, you’re greeted by an 11 foot tall marble statue of Napoleon, clad only in a fig leaf.
You really should plan to visit Apsley House and the Wellington Arch at one time; the two attractions are just a stone's throw apart, and you can get a combined ticket at a discount. And, of course, both are linked to the Duke of Wellington. Apsley House holds the distinction of being voted Best Small Visitor Attraction by the London Tourist Board.
Another highlight is the elaborate Portuguese silver service, presented to Wellington in honour of his triumph over le petit caporal. Still one of London’s finest buildings, Apsley House was designed by Robert Adam for Baron Apsley in the late 18th century, but later sold to the first Duke of Wellington, who lived here until he died in 1852.
May 1, 2024 · Visitors can take a tour of the house and see the Duke of Wellington’s collection of art and artifacts, as well as learn more about his life and legacy. The house is also an important landmark in the history of London and the British Empire, and it serves as a reminder of the cultural and architectural achievements of the Neoclassical era.
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Apr 20, 2015 · Right in central London, these twin landmarks are the residence of the Duke of Wellington and the arch commemorating his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Apsley House and Wellington Arch are both museums that are open to the public. They offer free entry to those with English Heritage passes, too. You can get one here.
