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The Wallace Collection
Art Museum and History Museum
Marylebone, London
The experts at Time Out London and Londonist recommend this place
"Great place to check out esp for its armoury collection."(3 Tips)
"A hidden gem of London you really should see."(7 Tips)
"Laughing Cavalier by Frans Hals"(3 Tips)
"exceptional collection of 18th-century French furniture"(3 Tips)
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Ian McBoyleMay 27, 2016It is unbelievable how many pieces of art and furniture they have in this Collection. I especially LOVED all the bits of armour and weaponry. An exhaustive Collection.
Upvoted Mar 16
Eric DallemagneApril 7, 2017A free national museum displaying superb works of art in an historic London town house. The collection was acquired in the 19th century by the 3rd and 4th Marquesses of Hertford & Sir Richard Wallace
Chelsea BradleyMay 8, 2015The most beautiful collection of art and beauty, amazing rooms full of different collections. The staircase landing previews the rising and setting of the Sun paintings. The audio tour is worth it.
Jamie BarnardJanuary 6, 2015Wow. What a hidden gem in London. Amazing armoury with knives, swords, suits of armour. Nice paintings. Nice staff. Wallpaper is so colourful and clean.
Stephen SheppardJanuary 19, 2022There are many great museums in London, but the lesser known Wallace Collection is a real gem. Medieval armor, Rembrandt, French Baroque, and a lovely cafe. Don't miss this place!
Yves DSeptember 4, 2019Love it! Visited while the Manolo shoes exhibition! To die for! Check pics for more and stay updated to what they have to show every month
- Andrew GriffinDecember 23, 2018I wish we had known about this before our last day in London. An incredible find with such a fascinating back story. A hidden gem of London you really should see.
Michael B.July 12, 2019Fantastic with a free entrance. Really nice. Very central located. Nice restaurant too.
JESSICAMarch 10, 2019Beautifully restored townhouse with period furniture & art by great masters - a gem in London! There's also a substantial collection of armour & weaponry.
Andrew CheungSeptember 2, 2017The top level is stunning. It is the first time, probably my mistake, that I found frames are interacting w/ paintings, and vise versa. Really thrilled to see Velazquez.
GlynnNovember 22, 2013An overwhelming collection of mostly beautiful art and artefacts. Gainsboroughs, Canalettos...and a restaurant. So definitely worth visiting ;)
Emmanuel XJanuary 12, 2015Fantastic hidden gem just behind the mess of Oxford Street and a superb opportunity to get a glimpse of old opulent London aristocracy
Hugo GMay 17, 2015Medieval arms and armory from Europe but also East. Large selection of good condition swords and daggers.
Pirmin SchuermannJune 16, 2013Been to London many times but never managed to see Wallace Collection. Big mistake. Went today, just wow. What a great place. Even if you're not into paintings there is much more to see.
dyvroethOctober 14, 2022A hidden gem. Small museum with a large collection, built around a quad-cum-atrium cafe. Donations welcomed.
Mirela LacerdaJune 22, 2019Incredible museum with an impressive collection of art, furniture and armour. Amazing!
QualityLondonApartments.comFebruary 4, 2013Free day out for one of the best collection of sevre porcelain, 18th century paintings in London. Don't miss the Laughing Cavalier painting. Museum is a stunning former home.
BritannicaJanuary 16, 2012The Wallace Collection is notable for its 17th and 18th century French and British paintings and sculpture. There are also works by Dutch, Flemish, Italian, and Spanish artists
CarmenMarch 31, 2023Splendid gallery with furniture, coins, jewelry boxes, paintings and an internal tea room. I could spend my life locked up in here :)
Charlotte MaguierAugust 12, 2016Amazing collection of mostly 18th and 19th centuries furniture and art. Visit is free! Also, nice restaurant under a conservatory.
EmeraldStreetJuly 11, 2011There's nothing better than settling down to the Parisian afternoon tea with home-made foie gras, French fancies and other dainty delicacies – washed down with a glass of champagne, of course. Read more
Enzo MartinelliAugust 13, 2021Amazing collection of works of art set within a major London townhouse owned by the original collectors
Zach StockwellOctober 18, 2016Overwhelming and gaudy. One must be unconventionally into French furniture.
Ана ЛековићAugust 1, 2019RN there's a special contribution to the exhibition - Manolo Blahnik collection and it has wonderfully blended with permanent collection.
Binh ZientekFebruary 1, 2013It is Free entry. The building is beautiful and was a former home. It has incredible paintings by artists such as Titian, Rembrandt, Hals (The Laughing Cavalier) and Velazquez.
The Breast Cancer Awareness CampaignOctober 3, 2011The Wallace Collection is a national museum in a historic London town house which 25 galleries, each space home to 18th century paintings, furniture, porcelain and a world class armory. Read more
Zeynep SerimMarch 1, 2015Hidden collection in the centre of London. Must see, especially furnitures are fantastic.
- Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012Built in 1776, this handsome house contains an exceptional collection of 18th-century French furniture, painting and objets d'art, as well as an amazing array of medieval armour and weaponry. Read more
Daniel SchnableJanuary 4, 2013The Great Gallery is currently closed but still plenty to see and the major gems of the collection are still on display.
Olga TsybulskaAugust 14, 2014Admission free. Beautiful interior. There is a collection of weapon for those who are interested in.
PelismoOctober 23, 2014Admission free and it is definitely worth to see all those paintings and beautiful furnitures!
Rory CSeptember 28, 2014Apparently has a smoking room lined with Minton tiles in Turkish style at the back of the building.
Athina AxenidouDecember 5, 2011Ι always take a visit to this collection.It has everything,well exposed and in a way you are not tired!
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The Wallace Collection
Hertford House (Manchester Sq)
London
Greater London
W1U 3BN
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
W1U 3BN
United Kingdom
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain, Old Master paintings, sculpture and a world-class armoury.
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
+44 20 7563 9500
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