gallery, historical house
Unknown, 1824
87 Hackford Road, Stockwell, SW9 0RE
The carefully renovated Van Gogh House seeks to share its story and inspire a new generation of artists through Van Gogh’s London story. The house curates a dynamic programme of events anchored in the artist’s practice and local heritage.
Stockwell, Oval, Brixton
Victoria, Vauxhall
415, 333, 159, 155, 133, 59, 3
There are cycle racks nearby on 'Van Gogh Walk'.
Due to the nature of our historic building, we regret that step-free access is not possible.
There are two steps to access the ground floor (including the toilet). The rest of the house is located up a steep, narrow staircase.
87 Hackford Road is a Grade II listed building that has been renovated and conserved by the Wang family.
Built in the 1820s, by 2012 the property had fallen into a state of disrepair. Bordering on dereliction, the building was purchased at auction by James Wang and Alice Childs, who saw the potential to bring this cultural landmark back to life.
Conservation works took place over the next 7 years, guided by an ambition to save as much existing material as possible, and making sensitive repairs where necessary. It was important for the house to remain first and foremost a dwelling – and not a museum, allowing it to remain in practical use as a home as well as a venue for artist residencies and exhibitions.
Established as a site of creative production, 87 Hackford Road remains dedicated to preserving Van Gogh’s remarkable career while supporting the next generation of artists, writers, and designers.
Our programme is split between live-in residencies during the spring and summer, an annual exhibition and events programme in the Autumn, and year-round guided tours at the end of every month.
Van Gogh House is a registered Community Interest Company (a CIC).
