Handel & Hendrix
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In elegant Mayfair, Handel & Hendrix, officially Handel Hendrix House, lets you cross one wall and two centuries on Brook Street. You move from the restored rooms where George Frideric Handel lived and worked to the flat where Jimi Hendrix briefly made London home, with the immersive Messiah room tying the story together.
For a first visit, choose a general admission ticket so you can see both houses and any same-day talks, live music, or family activities without complicating a short Mayfair stop. Book now.
For a first visit, choose a general admission ticket so you can see both houses and any same-day talks, live music, or family activities without complicating a short Mayfair stop. Book now.
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General admission tickets
Choose these tickets if you want the simple full visit: both Brook Street residences, current exhibitions, and the museum's included same-day program under one booking.Handel Hendrix House General Admission
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Current exhibitions
Live Music "Baroque and Roll"
This twice-monthly weekend series pairs baroque performance in Handel's dining room with blues and guitar music in Hendrix's bedroom; the remaining published weekends run from 23 May to 26 July.
May 23, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026
Handel Through Mozart's Eyes
This temporary exhibition centers on a rare manuscript in Mozart's hand and shows how he studied, arranged, and reimagined Handel's music from his London childhood visit to his later major works.
Feb 25, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Wigs and Wiggles
This concert series for children under 5 invites families to sing, dance, and explore Baroque music through themed sessions, with published dates on 31 May, 14 June, 13 September, 11 October, and 15 November.
May 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Volunteer Tours
These friendly guided tours run on selected Sundays and offer first-come access with volunteer guides; the currently published dates run from 7 June to 6 December.
Jun 7, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Handel's Salon with Jochewed Schwarz
Harpsichordist Jochewed Schwarz presents music by Handel and Scarlatti in a programme focused on the expressive pull of historical keyboards and intimate performance.
Jun 16, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026
The Jimi Sessions with Eddy Smith
Eddy Smith performs two live sets throughout Hendrix's flat, bringing his Americana-inflected songs into the rooms where Hendrix lived in 1968 and 1969.
Jun 17, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026
Hendrix in London
This new exhibition draws on more than 500 items from Patricia 'Trixie' Sullivan's archive to illuminate Hendrix's life at 23 Brook Street, his management circle, and the late-1960s London music scene.
Jun 19, 2026
On the Road with Handel with Ensemble Augeletti
Ensemble Augeletti explores Handel's travels across Europe, Britain, and Ireland through music he carried with him, sought out, or wrote for the road.
Jun 23, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026
Hendrix Summer School July 2026
This week-long programme for aspiring guitarists and singers aged 12 to 18 combines technique work, songwriting, collaboration, and a final recording and performance day.
Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
Hendrix Summer School August 2026
This week-long programme for aspiring guitarists and singers aged 12 to 18 combines technique work, songwriting, collaboration, and a final recording and performance day.
Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
5 tips for visiting the Handel & Hendrix
1
Check the daily program first
If a talk or live-music slot would make the day for you, check the museum's daily program before you choose your visit date. General admission often covers the extra event, so one small timing tweak can give you more value for the same ticket. That way the museum feels fuller, not rushed.
2
Travel light for the historic rooms
Bring a small bag, not a rolling suitcase. The museum has lockers for small bags only, and wheeled luggage is not allowed through the historic rooms. This keeps the visit smooth, especially on the narrower stairs.
3
Allow longer than you think
If you only want a quick look, an hour can work, but most visitors enjoy the museum more with 90 minutes or a little longer. Two houses, temporary displays, and the immersive Messiah room add up faster than the footprint suggests. So you do not end up speed-reading the best bits.
4
Plan around the lift issue
If you rely on step-free movement between floors, contact the museum before you book. As of March 11, 2026, the museum reports that its lift is currently out of service, so a quick check can save you an awkward surprise on arrival. That makes the day easier to control.
5
Pair it with one Mayfair stop
This museum works especially well with a short walk to Savile Row or Royal Academy of Arts. If you want fashion history, pick the first; if you want more art, choose the second. One nearby add-on keeps your Mayfair day rich without turning it into a march.
How to plan a Handel & Hendrix visit in Mayfair
Handel & Hendrix works best as a compact cultural stop, not a museum marathon. Keep the plan simple, and the house's two eras land much more vividly.
Choose the simple ticket first
Choose this if you want the cleanest first visit: one general admission ticket covers both Brook Street houses, current exhibitions, the immersive Messiah room, and the included same-day program when it is running. You avoid overthinking a small museum and get the full story in one booking. Book now.
Use the program to shape your day
On many dates, a short talk, live-music slot, or family activity adds extra texture without demanding a separate museum day. If that matters to you, check the daily program before you lock in lunch or theater plans around Mayfair. One small timing choice can turn a quick visit into something memorable.
Build a short Mayfair loop
This stop pairs naturally with Savile Row for more music-and-style context or Royal Academy of Arts for a stronger art afternoon. First-time visitors usually do best with only one extra stop, while repeat visitors can stretch the walk toward Piccadilly later. Keeping the loop short leaves energy for the rooms that matter most.
Why Brook Street tells two London stories
What makes this museum stick is not scale but proximity. One address in Mayfair holds two sharply different London chapters, and the contrast is the experience.
Handel's London rooms still feel lived in
George Frideric Handel took the Brook Street lease in 1723 and lived here until his death in 1759. The restored rooms are not generic period sets: they are the domestic and working spaces where he rehearsed musicians, received visitors, and built the London career that led to works like Messiah. You feel the composer at human scale, not just as a monument.
Hendrix changes the mood upstairs
Upstairs at 23 Brook Street, the mood flips from Georgian formality to late-1960s creative clutter. Jimi Hendrix lived here from July 1968 to March 1969, and the restored flat turns that brief stay into something immediate: records, daily habits, London friendships, and the sense of an artist pausing between bursts of noise.
The museum itself is part of the story
The site opened as the Handel House Museum in 2001, expanded its visitor route and opened the Hendrix flat permanently in 2016, and completed a major restoration phase in 2023. That layered museum history explains why the visit now feels tighter, clearer, and more balanced between the two musicians. You are seeing a house museum that kept growing into its idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does one ticket cover both houses?
Yes. General admission covers Handel's house at 25 Brook Street and Hendrix's flat at 23 Brook Street, plus the current exhibitions and the included same-day program when it is running.
Read more.How long should I plan for the visit?
If you move briskly, about 1 hour can work. If you want to read the displays properly or catch a talk or live-music slot, plan closer to 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Read more.Is the museum good for children?
Yes, especially if your family likes music stories more than giant galleries. Children 12 and under enter free in a family group, and the museum also folds family activities into the program on some dates.
Read more.Is Handel & Hendrix wheelchair accessible right now?
The museum has step-free entrance and exit, wheelchair-accessible public areas, an accessible toilet, and welcomes assistance dogs. However, as of March 11, 2026, it also reports that the lift is currently out of service, so check ahead if you need step-free access between floors.
Read more.Can I bring luggage inside?
You can bring a small bag, and there are lockers for small items. Large suitcases do not fit, and wheeled luggage is not allowed through the museum because of the historic floors.
Read more.What makes this museum different from bigger London music museums?
It is intimate by design. You stand in the rooms where George Frideric Handel lived from 1723 to 1759 and in the flat where Jimi Hendrix lived from July 1968 to March 1969, so the visit feels like two close-up London biographies rather than one broad survey.
Read more.What should I pair it with nearby?
For a smart Mayfair walk, combine it with Savile Row if you want tailoring and Beatles lore, or with Royal Academy of Arts if you want more art. Both are close enough that you can keep the day on foot.
Read more.General information
opening hours
The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and last entry is 4 pm. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
tickets
General admission covers both houses, current exhibitions, the immersive Messiah room, and the included talks, live music, or family activities scheduled that day.
- Adult: from £14.50
- Student: from £10.50
- Ages 13-17: from £5
- Children 12 and under in a family group: free
- Carer: free
- Adult: from £14.50
- Student: from £10.50
- Ages 13-17: from £5
- Children 12 and under in a family group: free
- Carer: free
address
Handel Hendrix House
25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London W1K 4HB
United Kingdom
25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London W1K 4HB
United Kingdom
how to get there
The nearest step-free Tube station is Bond Street. If you come by car, disabled accessible parking is available on Grosvenor Street. On foot, this stop pairs easily with Savile Row and Royal Academy of Arts in the same part of Mayfair.
accessibility
The entrance and exit are step-free, public areas are wheelchair accessible, doors are propped open during visiting hours, and there is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Assistance dogs are welcome. As of March 11, 2026, the museum also notes that its lift is currently out of service, so check ahead if you need level access between floors.
luggage
Lockers are available for small bags, but large suitcases do not fit. Because of the historic floors, wheeled luggage is not allowed through the museum. Packing light makes the visit much easier.
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