It is now recognised as one of the leading ballet schools in the world. As part of its redevelopment programme, the Royal Ballet School relocated and enlarged its ballet museum to include a gallery and collections relating to the history of White Lodge. The museum opened to the public in 2009 but closed in 2015. See also Former royal residences Richmond Park Royal Ballet School Notes References Further reading McDowall, David. Richmond Park: The Walker's Historical Guide. 2nd revised edition, 2006. 192pp. Jackson, Joanna. A Year in the Life of Richmond Park. Frances Lincoln Publishers. 2003. 112pp. Fletcher Jones, Pamela. Richmond Park: Portrait of a Royal Playground. Bentalls. 3rd revised edition, 1996. 48pp. Richmond Libraries Local Studies Collection: Local history notes: White Lodge, Richmond Park, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames External links Royal Ballet School website 1730 establishments in England Country houses in London Edward VIII Grade I listed houses in London Grade I listed buildings in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames History of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Houses completed in 1730 Houses in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Hunting lodges in England Performing arts museums Prime ministerial homes in the United Kingdom Richmond, London Richmond Park Royal residences in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Royal residences in the United Kingdom