Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability
The Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability contributes to the public understanding of learning disability through its collections and events. Dr John Langdon Down and his family brought a revolutionary and enlightened approach to the care of those with all forms of learning disability from 1868 until 1970.
The museum tells the story of the Langdon Down house at Normansfield and includes objects from the Royal Earlswood Asylum. On display are artifacts made by James Henry Pullen (1835–1916), a savant known as the Genius of Earlswood Asylum. This includes his ships, a model of Brunel’s Great Eastern, paintings and other objects.
The building also contains a Grade II* listed Victorian theatre. This rare example of a private theatre contains original painted scenery and other ornate fixtures and fittings.
The Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability is owned and managed by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
Visit http://www.langdondownmuseum.org.uk.
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Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability
Down’s Syndrome Association
The Langdon Down Centre
Normansfield
2A Langdon Park
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 9PS
T: +44 (0)208 614 5100
Visitor Information
Vary according to season. Check website for details.
Free admission.
Full disabled access
Refreshments, tours, group visits by arrangement
Hampton Wick
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