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

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 1928.

This museum relies on donations: you can give here 

One Voice: Deloitte Street Child World Cup at the Foundling Museum

This autumn the Foundling Museum will once again open their doors to street children-but this time to showcase their art. One Voice is an interactive and engaging exhibition of artwork inspired and created by street children for the Deloitte Street Child World Cup. One Voice brings the spirit of the DSCWC to the UK.

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Behind the Scenes at the Foundling Museum

Tuesday 21 September and

Thursday 23 September

Get closer than ever before to our unique collections! Join our Conservator, Anthony Baker as he guides you round our store to explore our fascinating items. Find out what goes on behind the scenes and ask any budding questions.

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