Description:
The Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first home for abandoned children in its social history gallery.
The Hospital’s art collection, established by William Hogarth is displayed in period interiors which include the first public art gallery in Britain. The Museum also holds the largest private collection of Handel memorabilia.
Admission: Adult £5.00.
Opening Times: Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00. Sun 11.00-17.00. Closed Mon.
Visit Time: 1 hour.
Telephone: 020 7841 3600.
Please see website for more information.
Dates:
until 30/09/2008
County:
London
Type of attraction:
Galleries & Museums
Accessibility:
Yes
Destination Station
London
Rail Company
All
Getting There
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.
Accessibility
Facilities have been recently redeveloped and the Museum now has full disability access including ramps and lift. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor. For more information please telephone the number shown above.
For further information on attraction accessibility please visit
www.directenquiries.com.
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