The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain's first home for abandoned children and London's first public art gallery. The Foundling Museum houses the Hospital's fine collection of mainly eighteenth century art, tokens left by mothers with their abandoned children and a gallery display about composer Handel, who was a major benefactor of the Hospital.

The Foundling continues to present changing exhibitions and engage with contemporary artists. From January explore the exhibition Quentin Blake - As large as life.  As well as featuring Blake's more familiar illustrations, this exhibition will showcase new work invented specifically for the reception areas of hospital and residential wards, such as a mother and baby unit. Check the Foundling Museum website for special family activities. This exhibition is on until 15 April 2012.


Admission: Adult £7.50.

Opening Times: Tue-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00 Closed every Mon, 23 -26 December 2011, 31 Dec 2011 - 2 Jan 2012

Visit Time: 1 hour.

Telephone: 020 7841 3600.

County: London Dates: until 30/04/2012

Further Information

Address: 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ.

Nearest Stations: King's Cross, Russell Square.

Nearest Bus Routes: 10, 17, 18, 19, 30, 38, 45, 46, 55, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 188, 243.

Rail Company:
All

Destination Station:
London