Duff House

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Access is by guided tour only. Tours take place at 10.45am and 1.30pm, and includes a visit to the temporary exhibition. Tours last 90 minutes. 

There is no access to the shop or other ground floor areas due to maintenance works taking place.

We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry. 

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Exterior view of Duff House

Masterpiece Loan: Lord Byron by William Edward West, 1822

Friday 8 March 2024 to Sunday 25 August 2024

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A lady with her back to the camera and her long grey hair in a pleat

Arpita Shah: Nalini

Friday 12 April 2024 to Sunday 14 July 2024

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Costumed performers on stage entertaining an audience

As You Like It

Wednesday 10 July 2024 to Wednesday 10 July 2024

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Opening times

There is no access to the shop or other ground floor areas due to maintenance works taking place.

1 Oct to 30 April: Fri to Sun
Access by guided tour only. Tours are at 10.45am and 1.30pm, and includes a visit to the temporary exhibition. Tours last 90 minutes. 

1 May to 30 Sep: Thu to Sun, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Guided tours available at 10.15am to 2pm, no advance booking required 

We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.

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