Opening hours and ticket information

The museum is open from 10am until 4.30pm every day.

  • Last entry to the Galleries and Historic House is 3.30pm.
  • The Watering Place café is open from 10am until 4.30pm every day.
  • The Print Workshop is open from 10am until 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday

Please note the Landscape Studio may sometimes be closed due to educational events in order to comply with safeguarding procedures. Thank you for your understanding. 

You can purchase your tickets for entry on arrival at main reception. Alternatively, you can order your tickets online. Tickets purchased online are not date specific and are valid for a single entry for one year from the date of purchase.

Gainsborough’s House, Galleries and Exhibition

Adult with Gift Aid – £16.50 / without Gift Aid – £15
Student (17–25 with Student ID) Free
18’s and under Free

Members of Gainsborough’s House Free
National Art Pass
Free entry, £5 extra for temporary exhibition
Museums Association Free entry with a valid Members’ ID card
International Council of Museums Free entry with a valid Members’ ID card
Historic Houses Free entry with a valid Members’ ID card
CPRE Members 10% off entry with a valid Members ID card
National Rail Days Out Guide 30% off entry with a valid train ticket using the Days Out Guide

Only one discount may be used at any one time. 

Camera Obscura
Every Thursday between 1–3pm.  

Other session times are available, contact learning@gainsborough.org or ask for Front of House on 01787 372958 for details.

Included in the admission price.