Special Events

Get close to the Museum’s Collection with our handling session

*This event is fully booked*

Join us for a lively literary evening exploring Georgian London with three celebrated female authors – Imogen Hermes Gowar, Janet Ellis & Katharine Grant

Explore the life and career of 18th-century actress, singer, feminist author and campaigner Kitty Clive, including live performances of music written specifically for her

Get close to the Museum’s Collection with our handling session

Join us for a unique cinema experience and enjoy the sensational 18th-century drama The Duchess

Join our Wikipedia edit-a-thon and help us bring the overlooked stories of women and the Foundling Hospital to the fore

Get close to the Museum’s Collection with our handling session

We host the triennial international conference for Handel research, with papers on a range of topics

The popular annual study day returns to the Museum for its 34th year

Join former Foundling Hospital pupils for their annual carol service in our beautiful Picture Gallery

Get close to the Museum’s Collection with our handling session