67 Kingston Vale, London SW15 3RN
Dorich House Museum
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7.3A 1936 modern studio house designed by sculptor Dora Gordine, where her working studios and home now display the world’s largest collection of her work.
Dorich House earns its place for the rare combination of an artist-designed 1930s home, the studios where Dora Gordine worked, and an extensive collection of her sculpture alongside Russian art and artefacts. It is a distinctive, story-rich visit rather than a generic museum stop.
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The experience
Explore the former home and studios of sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband Richard Hare. Look closely at Gordine’s sculpture and the Russian art and artefacts they collected; if conditions allow, finish on the roof terrace for views towards Richmond Park.
Things to do
Explore Dora Gordine’s studios
See the plaster studio, modelling studio and gallery: spaces originally used to make and display Gordine’s work.
30–45 minutes
Look closely at Gordine’s sculpture
The museum presents work made at Dorich House from the mid-1930s as well as earlier paintings, drawings and sculptures from Paris and Asia.
30–60 minutes
See the Russian art and artefacts
Find objects collected by Gordine and Hare during their marriage, displayed alongside Gordine’s work.
15–30 minutes
Take in the roof-terrace view
The museum says visitors can enjoy views over Richmond Park from the roof terrace, weather permitting. Confirm access and conditions on the day.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
Quick Escape: the house and studios
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Check the museum’s current opening arrangements before setting out.
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Visit the former studio-home and focus on the plaster studio, modelling studio and gallery.
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If weather permits and access is available, finish with the roof-terrace view towards Richmond Park.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: house, collection and café
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Visit the house and its studio spaces, allowing time to look closely at Gordine’s work.
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Explore the Russian art and artefacts collected by Gordine and Hare.
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If open, take a break at the studio café.
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End on the roof terrace if the weather and current visitor arrangements allow.
Verified history
Dorich House was designed by sculptor Dora Gordine and completed in 1936 as the home and studio she shared with her husband, Richard Hare, a scholar of Russian art and literature. The Grade II listed building’s former plaster studio, modelling studio and gallery are now part of the museum. Its collection includes the world’s largest collection of Gordine’s work, alongside Russian art and artefacts collected by the couple. The museum describes its present role as promoting and supporting women’s creative practice.
Hidden details
The house was also a working studio — The plaster studio, modelling studio and gallery were originally devoted to making and displaying Gordine’s work; this is not simply a collection installed in an unrelated historic house.
The collection reaches beyond the house — Alongside work made at Dorich House, the displays include Gordine’s earlier work from Paris and Asia and Russian objects collected by Gordine and Hare.
When to go
· Visit during confirmed opening hours; choose a clear day for the roof-terrace outlook.
The museum is an indoor visit and is suitable year-round. The official description makes the roof-terrace views conditional on weather.
Roof-terrace views are weather-dependent. Check current opening arrangements before travelling.
Worth pairing with
Richmond Park
The museum describes itself as close to Richmond Park and says the roof terrace overlooks it. A separate park visit may make a worthwhile extension, but confirm access and plan separately.
What to look for
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The plaster studio, modelling studio and gallery
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Gordine’s sculpture and plaster works
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the apartment spaces above
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Russian art and artefacts
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and, weather permitting, the view from the roof terrace towards Richmond Park.
The story
Modern sculpture, women’s creative practice, Russian art and a 1930s artist’s home.
Best time to go
Year-round; the roof-terrace views are weather-dependent.
The museum’s supplied listing gives Thursday–Saturday, 11am–5pm; verify these hours before travelling. Choose a clear day if you hope to enjoy the roof-terrace views.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
History lovers · Photographers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 11am-5pm
- Friday: 11am-5pm
- Saturday: 11am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Opening & access
A museum open to visitors in the former studio home of sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband Richard Hare. Check current opening arrangements and admission details before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
A studio café is mentioned by Heritage Open Days. Check current opening and availability.
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Accessibility
The museum spans four floors and includes 78 steps to the top floor via a narrow staircase. Heritage Open Days reports no step-free access or wheelchair-accessible toilets; the café has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Check current arrangements before visiting.
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