Name: The Wallace Collection
Rating: 5.0

The Wallace Collection

Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, United Kingdom

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Welcome to The Wallace Collection is a museum in London occupying Hertford House in Manchester Square, the former townhouse of the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford. It is named after Sir Richard Wallace, who built the extensive collection, along with the Marquesses of Hertford, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

It contains unsurpassed masterpieces of paintings, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour and porcelain. Built over the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, it is one of the finest and most celebrated collections in the world.

Entry to the main collection is free and unticketed. You are welcome to come and go during opening hours. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Women's History Month: Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and the remarkable women featured in our Collection. Step beyond the frame and discover the women who shaped the collection. Encounter powerful queens, influential patrons, celebrated sitters and pioneering artists, and explore how identity, ambition and symbolism were crafted into paint, marble and gilt.
Swords of Lucknow: Discover swords of Lucknow in our free display. Nearly a metre long and richly decorated with enamel and gold, these five swords reveal the splendour of 18th- and 19th-century Lucknow, a flourishing centre of power, artistry and cultural exchange.
The Wallace Collection at War: Learn more about the Wallace Collection at war in our free display. In 1942, with the museum's treasures evacuated for safety, Hertford House became an unlikely stage for cultural diplomacy. Two exhibitions transformed the empty galleries into a forum for Anglo-Soviet friendship at a critical moment in the conflict.
Boulle's Furniture: André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732) was one of the most influential French cabinetmakers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Developing the technique of turtleshell and metal marquetry that would later carry his name, Boulle revolutionised the practice of furniture making while shaping the taste of his exclusive patrons, foremost among which were Louis XIV, his family and his courtiers.
Boucher's Paintings: In spring 2024, the Wallace Collection launched a collaboration with British artist Flora Yukhnovich (1990). Known for her modern interpretation of Rococo art, Yukhnovich created two new paintings inspired by François Boucher (1703–1770), a leading artist of the Rococo period. Boucher had a major influence on French art, and his work strongly shaped Yukhnovich’s style.
Latest Films: Delve into some of the greatest collection items at the Wallace Collection in more detail through our short films.

Facilities

Parking: A selection of larger car parks can be found nearby. For visitors with mobility requirements, Blue Badge parking bays are available on Manchester Square and other streets nearby.
Food and Drink: Stop by our restaurant and café to enjoy hot and cold snacks.
Toilets: Public toilets are on the lower ground floor, off Founders' Court. Our gender-neutral, individual cubicles each contain a toilet, sink, soap, hand-dryer, mirror and a bin.
Dogs: Appropriately trained assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Wallace Collection.

What to see

Events:

Women’s History Month: Marie Leszczynska: Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and the remarkable women featured in our Collection.
Look and Draw: Look closely at Champaigne’s painting through guided observation and experiment with one of our iPads to respond.
Conference on Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World: Delve into the world of arms and armour and learn about their important role both within and beyond warfare.
Collection in Focus: Women of the Wallace: Join us for a special tour celebrating the women artists, patrons, sitters and founders of the Wallace Collection.

For more information please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Exhibitions:

Adult: £18.00 & £20.00 with Donation + Gift Aid.
Young Person (12–17): £6.00 & £8.00 with Donate + Gift Aid.
Under 12s: Free
Disabled Adult: £12.00 & £14.00 with Donate + Gift Aid.
National Art Pass: £9.00 & £11.00 with Donate + Gift Aid.

Annual Membership: £55 for Individual, £35 for Young & £85 for Plus Guest Membership.

Pricing URL: https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

We are open daily: From 10.00–17.00.

Address: Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, United Kingdom

Post Code: W1U 3BN

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

By Car: Unfortunately, we do not have any visitor parking available on site. Street parking around the museum is metered until 18.30.
By Bus: Numbers 2, 10, 12, 13, 30, 74, 82, 94, 113, 137, 274 all stop nearby. All bus routes are wheelchair accessible.
By Tube: Nearest stations: Bond Street (Central, Jubilee, and Elizabeth lines), 7 min walk; Marble Arch (Central line), 10 min walk; Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central, Victoria lines), 12 min walk; Baker Street (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines), 13 min walk; Tottenham Court Road (Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines), 22 min walk.
By Bike: Bike racks are available at the museum as well as on nearby streets. The nearest Santander bike docking stations are Hinde Street, George Street, and Portman Street.
By Rail: Marylebone Rail Station is approximately a 10–15 minute walk away. Paddington Rail Station is approximately a 20–25 minute walk away.
Parking: A selection of larger car parks can be found nearby. For visitors with mobility requirements, Blue Badge parking bays are available on Manchester Square and other streets nearby.