Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition

Thursday 4 July to Sunday 31 August

This summer, an unexpected miniature world arrives in celebration of nature, creativity and community.

The Museum of Architecture presents the Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition set in the open air in a tranquil garden square.

Discover a collection of remarkable bonsai specimens alongside intricate treehouse designs in a peaceful garden setting. These imaginative structures, created by architects and designers, are inspired by the distinct form and character of these ancient trees. Each tree has its own story, and every treehouse design explores this year’s theme: Together.

Bonsai are not naturally miniature but are full-grown trees meticulously cultivated and styled over many years. As living masterpieces, every tree possesses a unique legacy and reflects the steady passage of time.

The Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition opens from 4 July until 31 August, and is brought to you by the team behind The Gingerbread City®, curated in partnership with museum interpretation specialist Paolo Cocco and bonsai specialist Peter Warren, and is part of Village in Green, a summer-long celebration of nature, creativity and community in Connaught Village.

Interested in creative and fun MoA workshops for friends and families to do together at the Exhibition? Please click here to leave your info and be the first to know.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition Dates
Thursday 4 July to Monday 31 August
First entry at 9:00 am and last entry at 6:00 pm

Advanced booking strongly recommended.

LOCATION
Oxford Square
, a short walk from Connaught Village at Connaught Street and Albion Street.

Nearest Tube stations: Marble Arch, Edgeware Road, Lancaster Gate, Paddington stations

EXHIBITION TICKETS INFO
Your ticket allows a leisurely viewing of the exhibition for 45 minutes, please choose your preferred arrival time when booking tickets.

Adult and 15 years old+: £13.50 – Under-18’s must be accompanied by a ticketed adult or guardian.

Child: 4-14 years old: £8.50

Child aged 3 and under: Free entry with ticketed adult

Concessions for seniors over 60, current students with valid ID’s:  £11.50

Accessible Ticket for adult: £11.50, and Accessible child under-18: £6.00

Essential Companion Ticket: one free ticket for one (1) Accessible ticket visitor.

Universal Credit & Benefits Ticket: adult £5.00 – documentation required at entry, and accompanying child under 16: £4.00

– Under-18’s must be accompanied by a ticketed adult or guardian.


Please note:
This is a Charity Fundraising event for the Museum of Architecture Charity. All tickets are non-refundable from Museum of Architecture.
We recognise that unforeseen circumstances may prevent you from attending your booked visit. Purchasing XCover Refund Protection with your original booking ensures you can claim a refund for unused tickets due to listed circumstances like illness or travel issues. You can find out more about ticket Refund Protection by visiting XCover’s Help Centre here.

Visitors information
This is an outdoor event set in a garden square.

Please dress for the British summer weather – sun screen, sun hats, rain coats and umbrellas all encouraged. Please handle opened umbrellas carefully around other visitors.

As this is set in a garden square, some ground surfaces are uneven and could be affected by weather conditions.

Interested in creative and fun MoA Bonsai activities for friends and families to do together at the Exhibition? Please click here to leave your info and be the first to know.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I didn’t receive an email with my tickets. What do I do?
A: Please check and search your spam or junk email folder. Some mail services such as Hotmail sort these emails as such. If you still cannot locate your tickets, please visit this link and request resend.

Q: Are the tickets refundable?
A: This is a Charity Fundraising event for the Museum of Architecture Charity. All tickets are non-refundable from Museum of Architecture. You can purchase Ticket Refund Protection by XCover which provides ticket refund for circumstances listed on their website such as illness and travel disruptions. More info in the section below.

Q: Can I buy tickets at the door?
A: Tickets are on sale at the door if there are still tickets available. We strongly recommend booking your entry tickets online to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment. Contactless payment is the preferred payment method at the door.

Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: No dogs are allowed except for service dogs.

Q: Can I change my booking time?
A: Yes it is possible. However, for those who purchased Ticket Refund Protection*, changing the original tickets invalidates the Refund Protection. *Please see more info about Refund Protection in section below.

Where can I find your workshop info and tickets?

We are finalising details for our workshops for the Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition.
As soon as they are on sale, you will be able to book them on this same web page. You can also click here and leave your email to be notified.

More about Ticket Refund Protection by XCover (powered by CoverGenius)

If you purchase Refund Protection with your original booking and cannot attend the exhibition for reasons listed here, contact XCover immediately and directly to start your claim for a refund from them.

IF you have purchased Refund Protection by XCover, changing the date and time of your tickets will invalidate the Protection you purchased. XCover does not permit the transfer of protection to a different date, time or person. Please contact XCover with the link below to start the refund process.

MoA does not offer refund on any tickets nor the cost to purchase XCover for Refund Protection.

For information about refund protection and to make a claim, visit: https://www.xcover.com/en-us/help/partners/tt

Your tickets are protected for these reasons listed here by XCover (powered by CoverGenius)

Location & Map Links

Oxford Square in W2 is a short walk from Connaught Village (Connaught Street and Albion Street).

Google maps link
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Nearest Tube stations:
Marble Arch, Edgeware Road, Lancaster Gate, Paddington stations.


Exhibition entry on Norfolk Crescent

Access Information

This is an outdoor event set in a garden square, some surfaces are uneven and could be affected by weather conditions.
The route for the exhibition is grass and gravel and could become wet and muddy due to the weather.

The Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition

The programme is curated in partnership with museum interpretation specialist Paolo Cocco, who has previously worked with the Science Museum, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and MUSE, the Museum of Science in Trento. MoA has partnered with Peter Warren, the UK’s foremost bonsai expert for the bonsai trees on display at the exhibition.

Bonsai Treehouses is presented in partnership with Connaught Village, one of London’s best kept secrets, where independent boutiques, cafés and galleries line charming leafy streets, moments from Hyde Park and Marble Arch. The exhibition forms part of the neighbourhood’s Village in Green programme, a summer-long celebration of nature, creativity and community.

In partnership with Connaught Village