Handel Hendrix House

An interesting and quirky museum that brings together two music legends—Handel and Hendrix—in one unexpected Mayfair townhouse. I really liked the concept; it’s the kind of thing that feels very “London.” Hendrix’s bedroom is a standout, full of 60s character, right down to the ashtray by the bed. The Handel rooms are formal and elegant. Some other parts of the house feel a bit sparse or still in progress, but overall it’s a fascinating and atmospheric visit for anyone into music or curious, offbeat museums.

Lovely, affordable venue. We also got to hear a harpsichordist, which was a special treat. Well set out displays. I recommend 👌.

Home at one time to both Handel and then Hendrix this is a wonderful place to visit full of history and the atmosphere of the 18th century and the trendy 1960s. One is given time and space to take it all in and to imagine the two musicians at work.

Lovely house, renovated to high spec with fascinating information on Hanel and Hendrix. Lots of live music on a Saturday. We were in there for about 3.5 hours - a real haven in the heart of the shopping district of the West End

I just loved it,the staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed all the memorabilia for Hendrix as was a teen when he was performing and loved his music. Handel was amazing too. Very worth a visit

A great short stop! Such a charming museum with an interesting dichotomy of two musical geniuses who lived in these two flats in different centuries! The couch is the actual one that Hendrix used and the bookcase is the actual one that belonged to Handel. The rest of the furniture are pieces authentic from that time period from the Victoria and Albert collection. Handel lived here 30 years and composed The Messiah here. On Thursdays at 2pm is a talk by the assistant curator, and on other days there are musicians playing the guitar or harpsichord. There are cool evening events as well!

We booked to visit the Handel Hendrix House online during our stay in London. We arrived early for our slot which wasn't an issue as the staff member who greeted us inside let us in early. All of the staff were phenomenal. Everyone was so helpful, knowledgeable and chatty. The house exhibits were very engaging and the mobile guides were a nice addition. Visiting the homes of two very prolific composers was a very poignant experience and something that I was very thrilled to experience as a musician myself. There was live music in Hendrix's apartment which was brilliant and the gift shop at the end was well equipped with things to bring home. Overall a fantastic experience, amplified by the wonderful staff!

What a bizarre and incredible couple of houses, yes it is two. Upon arrival I was greeted by the extremely friendly staff and given a free electronic guide, reading not audio. The Handel side is filled with lots of period furniture most of which is reproductions as the real ones are now true museum pieces. Each room is laid out very well and gives a real sense of the comings and going during the time Handel stayed and worked there. Each area has a member of staff who can give you plenty of facts and information about the great composer. When I visited there were musicians playing music from the composer which was a real treat. The Hendrix side only has the bedroom of the apartment he stayed in re-created. However the level of detail is astonishing as they used images from a photo shoot Hendrix did in that very room. The rest of the Hendrix side is mainly a museum format going over that period of time in the music scene. You don't have to be a fan of Handel or Hendrix to enjoy this brilliant little spot, if you are in the area give it a go.

Date of Visit: 1/19/2016 Time of Visit: 6pm No, I didn't break into Jimi's flat. My visit was due to a press event hence the after hours visit. A must see in London especially if you're a Jimi Hendrix fan. It was cool to see the London home of the greatest guitarist of all time. Having been to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, I had expected something along those lines: display cases and actual memorabilia. But, these aren't the memorabilia you are looking for. With the exception of Hendrix's original acoustic guitar everything in the flat has been replicated. Jimi Hendrix's bedroom is a replicated time capsule of 1969 complete with guitar rifts playing in the background. It was interesting seeing his taste in music through his record collection: an assortment of blues, a wide range of music from blues to classical. Take time to listen to 7 never heard before tracks. Tips: 1) Tickets can only be booked online - you can't pay cash at the museum 2) Book your tickets in advance (currently you can book up to 6 months in advance) 3) Buy the combo ticket so you can see also see the Handel House. 4) The stairs are old and creaky. Plus they slope. So if you have trouble walking or navigating steps, use the elevator.

This is a good visit for any musician or music lover. It was so neat to see the very room where the Messiah and several other compositions were written. Occasionally you can find concerts on period instruments in handel's music room. The Handel house makes you feel as if you stepped back into the baroque era. Upstairs is Hendrix's former apartment, where you can see a short exhibition on the artist as well as his very bedroom. The staff was very friendly and enthusiastic. The guide book they give was nice as well. The cost is £10 to get in (a bit much), and the entrance was kind of difficult to find---it's around the back, down the incline.

Last week I knew absolutely nothing about George Frideric Handel. But now, I know that he composed 42 operas, 29 oratorios and more than 120 cantatas, he slept in a big red canopied bed, and Jimi Hendrix lived in a flat in the attic of his former home. The Handel House museum was Handel's actual home from 1723 until the time of his death. The museum takes you through the upper floors of the house where the sitting room and bedrooms are. Here you will find paintings of Handel's composer buddies, a recreation of his bedroom and a small tribute to Jimi Hendrix who lived in the flat above the house. Sadly, the flat is now used as an office and we were not able to go up and check out Jimi's digs. But, there were some lovely photos of Jimi in his living room and quotes about how much he enjoyed living there. Downstairs is the composition room where Handel composed many of his pieces, including Messiah. Recitals and concerts take place here throughout the week, including the day we visited. The music floating through the rooms was a nice touch while browsing the exhibition rooms. As a museum junkie, I found this museum very interesting, and it was a good way to get my culture fix for awhile! Photography is not allowed in the museum except for one room where you can try on various pieces of clothing of the period. Jackets, wigs, dresses--and of course there is a large mirror where you can see how lovely you look. You can also listen to Handel's pieces on headphones or fool around with composing your own works on a small keyboard. There's a very small giftshop on the first floor as well that carries the usual gift shop type stuff along with the numerous Handel recordings. Admission is £6 for the museum tour.

2 legend mucisians' houses sit one next to the other. Handel & Hendrix Museum pays tribute to Jimmy Hendrix & baroque composer George Frideric Handel. 2 squeezy houses used to be the London home of these 2 musicians lived in completely different times. The excibitions are quite small and you just need about an hour to go through everything, but if you are fan on any of these two great musicians, then give it a go.

Marvellous concerts take place here in the rooms where Handel himself lived & worked. I cant praise them highly enough. A gem of a place in the heart of London. Beautiful Georgian house too.It was here that Handel lived & composed such great works as his Messiah from 1723 till his death in1759

Fantastic visit!! To knownthat 2 of the greatest song composers lived that close toneachnother, yet 200nyears apart is incredible. Both flats are quite amazing, but the Hendrix really blows you away. When you see how well it has been identically replicated from pictures of Jimi in the flat really make it feel real!

I attended a lecture on food that Handel would have served. I didn't learn anything new but still enjoyed it. It was difficult to find but I'm not from London.

Last weekend, on my sister's instigation (she's a musician) we decided to check out the Handel House Museum. I quite like a bit of Georg Friedrich myself from time to time, so I built up a certain level of expectations. To add to the intrigue is the fact that Jimi Hendricks lived in the same building in 1968-69, as the blue plaque outside the building demonstrates. Now, where else can one include in the same snapshot picture the blue plaques of two musical geniuses? Anyway, the expectations were very soon quenched once we walked through the door. There were 2 small rooms on the second floor and 3 on the first floor that we could visit. An audiovisual presentation welcomed us but it wasn't particularly informative. The rooms are very plain and rather empty: no memorabilia, no autographic letters, or other relevant items. A few drawings and paintings adorn the walls: the portraits of Farinelli, Faustina Bordoni and other dudes and dudesses somehow linked to GFH. There is the bed in which he allegedly died. The room in which his manservant helped him put on and off his coat, and - I guess - his wig. There is the concert room, with a replica of a harpsichord that may or may not resemble the one that the man used. And the dark (empty) room where he composed his celebrated masterpieces. Now, if you're a worshipper of the dude you may want to spend some time there breathing in the air with your eyes closed. And you might get excited thinking that the squeaking floorboards are probably making the same noise that they made nearly 300 years ago when the composer was pacing up and down and thinking of a nice way to open his Messiah. Allegedly activities, lectures and concerts are a regular feature at the museum, and talks take place on a Saturday. Well, not that Saturday! So, all in all a bit of a disappointment. I wouldn't give it a bad review if it were free, but to visit this baby you pay the same entrance fee you would fork out to visit the entire Courtauld Gallery!

Wonderful experience for anyone who is a musician! Loved the tour. Fantastic guides to give information and answer questions.

Great museums, small yet highly recommended. If you like either musician, its worth your time to visit. The guides are knowledgable and enthusiastic.

Nice little museum hidden at the corner of Brook Street and Bond Street, in the lovely Lancashire Court. Quiet, beautifully done, and it was the residence of Handel during his days in London, and he died here too. They hold some concerts for a reasonable price, classical music as you expect. And the surrounding is just right for Handel's music of course. Strangely it is also Jimi Hendrix's flat upstairs. So they do have something which suits the Hendrix fans from time to time. They tried their best to recreate the Georgian town house feel to it, and it makes a nice trip away from the hustle bustle on Bond Street. It feels like you fall into a different century, a different world, when you walk inside.

Once you've found your way to this, you'll be amazed you didn't discover it before, as it's only a few twists and turns from Oxford Street. i love little museums, and Handel's music, so for me this was the ideal place to find out more about the composer and his divas (special exhibition on at the time I visited). Most interesting - the sound clips are great and the museum staff let you listen as long as you like, give out factsheets and know lots about Handel's life and works into the bargain. A shade expensive, perhaps, but this is the kind of museum you'd probably only visit once anyway. Be warned - there isn't very much for young children to do or look at here: it's essentially for adults.