Who was William Morris? Why is he famous? What did he design?

On display are key works which represent the different strands of interest in William Morris’s life as a designer, craftsman, storyteller, poet and political activist.

This space explores Morris’s early influences. Take a look at some of Morris’s first drawings and discover how he and his young friends experimented with decorating the Red House.

Morris had radical ambitions to revolutionise the design industry and influence taste. Morris & Co designed for a wide variety of clients – explore the full range of their products.

This space is inspired by the Morris & Co workshops at Merton Abbey. Discover how the craftsmen and apprentices made the famous printed cottons, carpets, tapestries and stained glass.

Step into the Morris & Co Oxford Street shop where you will be transported to 1877 as a customer ready to browse the selection of gorgeous handmade furniture.

In his own day, Morris was most famous as a poet. This space explores Morris’s love for writing and features many of his poems, including the Earthly Paradise.

There was more to Morris than design. This gallery is dedicated to Morris’s political activism, sharing his enthusiasm and the lengths he was willing to go to fight for a better world.

Frank Brangwyn was an artist and founder of the William Morris Gallery. A selection of this work, which is rotated regularly, can be seen in this gallery.