Foundling Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Museum dedicated to the UK's first charity for abandoned children and first public art gallery, exploring the history of the Foundling Hospital through art and artifacts.

๐Ÿ“œ Museum exploring the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and public art gallery.
๐Ÿ” Features art, artifacts, and the Gerald Coke Handel Collection, celebrating how art improved children's lives for over 275 years.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore UK's first children's charity and public art gallery
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Admire impressive art collection and 18th-century interiors
๐ŸŽถ Discover the world's most significant Handel collection
๐Ÿ’– Learn about the moving stories of abandoned children and their mothers

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ’ฐ Can be expensive for a single visit if not using annual pass
๐ŸŽ’ Limited storage for large bags
โ˜• No on-site cafรฉ

Tips

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticket offers unlimited free entry for one year
๐Ÿฅช Bring a picnic for nearby Brunswick Square or Coramโ€™s Fields
๐Ÿ“ธ Photography allowed without flash

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults ยฃ14.50, concessions and under 21s free. Ticket includes one year free entry.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Closed Mondays and some public holidays.

Accessibility

โ™ฟ Ramped access, lift to all floors, accessible toilets. Wheelchairs and guide dog facilities available.

Toilets

๐Ÿšป Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities on ground floor.

Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ NCP carpark at The Brunswick Shopping Centre. Cycle docking stations nearby.

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