Welcome to The Winchester College TREASURYA stunning medieval building filled with the most beautiful of the College’s treasuresConverted from a 14th-century stable block, the Treasury is home to Winchester College’s collections of art and archaeology.
Please note the Treasury will be closed from Monday 23 December – Wednesday 1 January inclusive.
THE PATH TO AUTUMN: KEATS AND WINCHESTER, 10 SEPTEMBER TO 20 DECEMBER 2019 John Keats visited Winchester in August and September 1819. The ode 'To Autumn', one of Keats's greatest poems, was inspired by his walks in the countryside around the city. This exhibition explores Winchester in the early 19th century and its influence on Keats. It also reveals the important place of Winchester College in the early development of Romanticism in literature, and examines the links between Keats and several important poets educated at the school, including William Collins and Joseph Warton. Among the objects on display will be Keats's 'death mask', on loan from Eton College.> Plan your visit here
A VISIT TO THE TREASURY CAN BE COMBINED WITH A COLLEGE TOURThese are available every day. Explore the history of this ancient school with a knowledgeable group guide and then visit the outstanding collection of art and archaeology, housed in the medieval Treasury. Tours of the College begin at 2.15pm and can be followed by a Treasury visit at 3.15pm.
Tickets for the tour can be purchased from the Tour Guide at the Porter's Lodge, College Street.
ART AT WINCHESTER BETWEEN THE WARS, 1918-193914 JANUARY - 22 APRIL 2020This exhibition explores Winchester's contribution to British Art in the early 20th century. It includes works of arts commission by the College, including a sculpture by Eric and silver by Reginald Gleadowe, the school’s Drawing Master. It shows how the study of art at Winchester inspired Kenneth Clark (1903-1981), the museum director and presenter of Civilisation. > Plan your visit here
The College has published several books about its collections which all are fully illustrated in colour. Read further information and details on how to purchase here.
