Villa Alba was built between 1882 and 1884 and is notable for its painted decorations.

It is being restored as a museum and educational facility for the collection, study and display of interior decorations and decorative finishes.

Events

REVERIE: An exhibition of sound, design and the painted surface

The exhibition Reverie, an event held at the historic house Villa Alba, will explore through sound, design and the painted surface a dialogue with the space itself. Click here to download the information brochure about Reverie.

Situated in Walmer St Kew, The Villa Alba Museum is one of the finest examples of 19th Century interior decoration, marked by the unique and opulent hand painted murals that line the interior walls and ceilings.