The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. Established in 1739 …
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Feb 16, 2025
A fabulous museum which pulls at the heart strings. It is a pity that this museum is so little known. Ground floor clearly explains the history of Coram and how the Foundling Hospital was started. …Full review by Golfballs1
Jan 6, 2025
3 floors in this museum deliver a mix of history and information to do with the foundling hospital and its work. Only the bottom floor gave the foundling history which seemed a too small an area for …Full review by munchkin1150
Oct 10, 2024
Very interesting museum/art gallery and definitely worth a visit. Would have given 5 stars if it hadn’t been for the very large school party. The kids were very loud, the teachers didn’t appear to ma…Full review by Annie_Maxwell
Is there anywhere to eat nearby as I can't see a cafe there?
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There is no café at the attraction but as part of our ticket there was a discount at the white Lion pub and another café nearby. there are also several other places to eat near Russell Square.
I attended a fascinating lecture on Thomas Coran and the Foundling Children by Mrs Patricia Atkinson (Halifax) at Idle & Thackley Men's Forum. Is there much about Coram family in the museum?
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There is quite a lot about Coram himself, I don't recall anything about his family. If you were interested in him then I think you would find a visit to the museum rewarding.
Adults £8.25 (including voluntary Gift Aid donation of 75p) Concessions £5.50 (including voluntary Gift Aid donation of 50p) Children (up to sixteen years), Art Fund members and …
Adults £8.25 (including voluntary Gift Aid donation of 75p) Concessions £5.50 (including voluntary Gift Aid donation of 50p) Children (up to sixteen years), Art Fund members and Foundling Friends visit FREE
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