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

 

The Foundling Museum

40 Brunswick Square

London WC1N 1AZ
020 7841 3600 // enquiries@foundlingmuseum.org.uk

New opening hours: Tues–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am – 5 pm

CLOSED ON MONDAYS

Admission £5, Concessions £4, Children up to 16 years FREE
School visits are free. Special rates apply for groups

  Black and white photo of girls queing to receive spotted dick pudding at the school camp.
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 1926.

Events at the Museum

WRITING WORKSHOP - Appetites

Saturday 13 September: 2pm - 4pm

£8

Author Michele Roberts is back due to overwhelming demand.  Writing should use all senses - come along and sharpen yours and bring your own passion for life. Suitable for writers at any level of experience. MORE>>

 

Exhibition:

Giuseppe Fioroni: Myths, Fairy Tales, Reality & Illusion

Until Sunday 14 September

The first solo show in London of works by the Italian artist Giuseppe Fioroni, this exhibition is full of exuberant colour and the taste of Umbria. With influences as diverse as medieval history, local tradition, religion and the Modern Masters Fioroni explores childhood fantasy and the links between a nostalgic past and imagination.

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Latest News:
New Director announced

 

Lars Tharp, ceramics expert on The Antiques Roadshow will take over as Director of the Foundling Museum in October.

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Exhibitions
 
Learning
William Hogarth, "Moses Before Pharoah's Daughter", 1746   Archival black and white photograph of the Foundling choir

Permanent Collection
Temporary Exhibitions
Handel
Clore Gallery & Walker Vaults

 

Schools and Teachers
Community Groups