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June 2026
Dedham Residents Free Entry
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 28th June
Wednesday to Sunday
1.30pm to 4.30pm
FREE
Dedham residents are welcome to visit the museum during advertised opening times without charge for the month of June.
Please bring proof of address. Two adult and up to four children per visit.
Curator’s Tour
Wednesday 24th June
11am to 12.30pm
£17, concessions available
The tour, which begins in the artist’s former studio in the grounds of the museum, includes exhibitions on the museum’s history, pictures from private collections and the influence of John Constable on the work of Alfred Munnings.
Dedham Art Society
Thursday 11th June, Sunday 14th June
10.30am to 4pm
FREE TO WATCH
Members of the Dedham Art Society will be painting horses in the museum grounds in preparation for their 60th anniversary celebration in 2027. They will be taking inspiration from Sir Alfred Munnings as part of their festival next year.
July 2026
Curator’s Tour
Thursday 30th July
11am to 12.30pm
£17, concessions available
The tour, which begins in the artist’s former studio in the grounds of the museum, includes exhibitions on the museum’s history, pictures from private collections and the influence of John Constable on the work of Alfred Munnings.
To watch & listen to
Recorded Talk: The Life and Work of Sir Alfred Munnings
Pre-recorded ONLINE event.
Marcia Whiting, Curatorial Associate, provides an overview of Alfred Munnings’ life and work.
You will be sent a link to play the film via Vimeo (installation not required). Recording lasts 41 minutes.
Recorded Four-part workshop series: Equestrian Art Basics with Jim Power
Join James Power for a four part series of pre-recorded ONLINE workshops to learn the basic steps needed to successfully draw and paint horses.
Session 1: Basics of Drawing the Horse
Session 2: Adding colour and form to the Horse
Session 3: Looking more closely at the horse’s head.
Session 4: Painting the horse’s head in oils.
Turf to Turf
The sport of Kings inspired the painter Sir Alfred Munnings to create some of his most well known paintings. See how these pictures were created and how they have travelled the globe, inspiring the artists of today. This short film was created in partnership with Art Historian, Christopher Garibaldi and the National Sporting Library and Museum, Virginia, USA.