Britain's original home for abandoned children and London's first ever public art gallery

The Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. This remarkable collection of art, period interiors and social history is now housed in a restored and refurbished building adjacent to the original site of the Hospital, demolished in 1928.

Exhibition:

Mat Collishaw, Tracey Emin & Paula Rego: At the Foundling

This exhibition brings together these three remarkable artists for the first time. Exhibiting throughout the historical rooms of the Foundling Museum, the artists have engaged in a dramatic visual dialogue relating to the story and themes of the Museum. The exhibition will include works on paper, sculpture and installation.

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Talks:

Any Port in a Storm

16 MARCH 7pm - 9pm

Learn more about the 18 th-century drinking habits. Professor Steven Parissien will introduce you to the drink the governors of the hospital enjoyed.