The William Morris Society Museum is open on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2-5pm. The Museum will be closed 25th August-10th September. We will re-open with a brand new display and extended opening hours on 11th September 2025. More info to come!

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Craftsman, designer, poet, printer, socialist, novelist, environmentalist

William Morris was a revolutionary force in Victorian Britain. His work dramatically changed the fashions and ideologies of the era and he remains as influential and important today as he was in his own time.

The William Morris Society was founded in 1955 to share knowledge of the life and works of William Morris amongst our members and the wider public.

The Society is based in the Coach House of Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, Morris’s London home for the last eighteen years of his life and where there is now a charming museum and event space

What’s On

The Society has an exciting variety of exhibitions, talks and events, both online and at Kelmscott House throughout the year.

  • Sunflower Paper

    August 15, 2025

    10:30 am

    12:30 pm

    The William Morris Society Coach House, W6 9TA

    For children 6-12 years A workshop in two parts: first, cross stitch or embroider a Sunflower, then weave a Sunflower on a paper plate inspired by William Morris’s design. Parents, guardians, or carers must accompany children under 8. Parents do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves. Book Here

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Become a Member

Join us and receive regular copies of our Magazine and The Journal of William Morris Studies plus discounts on events and in the museum shop.

Venue Hire

William Morris’ residence provides a wonderful backgrop for meetings and small gatherings.  The Coach House and The Library are both available for hire.

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    Latest News

    All the latest news from the Society. To keep up to date with all the latest events and goings on, please sign-up to receive our regular email

    • Peter
      Published On: December 6th, 2024

      It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Faulkner, who passed away last week. Peter was a friend, comrade and mentor to many in the William Morris Society, as well as being an outstanding scholar. Peter published extensively on the life and work of William Morris, including William Morris: the critical Read More

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      Published On: November 24th, 2024

      Visit our online or in-person museum gift shop for the perfect gift ideas for all of the William Morris enthusiasts in your life. We have exciting new items from homeware, puzzles, and books, to calendars, planners, and notebooks. Visit www.williammorrissocietyshop.com to discover more!