Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience
Wed 2 Sept · 11:00
Upton House and Gardens
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The festival brings Rembrandt's Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet to Upton House and Gardens, where visitors can see the painting and learn about its history. The event is suitable for those interested in art and history. Admission is required.
Rembrandt van Rijn’s Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet (1635) is one of the great treasures of the National Trust’s collections and, for the first time, it’s on a national tour, enabling more people than ever before to ‘meet Rembrandt’ for a special guided slow looking experience.
Did you know, the average person spends just 8 seconds looking at a work of art? Slow looking provides a welcome break from the need to be busy and efficient, so give yourself permission to relax and take your time looking at this masterpiece with a free audio guide. What will you discover when you spend a little more time with Rembrandt?
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Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience is held at Upton House and Gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon (near Banbury, Warwickshire).
Tickets for Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience
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The festival brings Rembrandt's Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet to Upton House and Gardens, where visitors can see the painting and learn about its history. The event is suitable for those interested in art and history. Admission is required.
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Organiser’s full description
Rembrandt van Rijn’s Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet (1635) is one of the great treasures of the National Trust’s collections and, for the first time, it’s on a national tour, enabling more people than ever before to ‘meet Rembrandt’ for a special guided slow looking experience.
Did you know, the average person spends just 8 seconds looking at a work of art? Slow looking provides a welcome break from the need to be busy and efficient, so give yourself permission to relax and take your time looking at this masterpiece with a free audio guide. What will you discover when you spend a little more time with Rembrandt?
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience?
Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Where is Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience taking place?
Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience is held at Upton House and Gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon (near Banbury, Warwickshire).
How do I get tickets for Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience?
Tickets for Meet Rembrandt: A slow looking experience can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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