Visit Us - Foundling Museum

Visit Us - Foundling Museum
Explore more than 275 years of London history at the Foundling Museum through our objects, stories, and spaces.
Tickets
Enjoy free entry for a year with your ticket.
Adult
£14.50 (£13.50 online)
Student (22+)
£13 (£12 online)
Reduced-price ticket
£13 (£12 online)
21 & under
Free
Member
Free
Care-experienced individual
Free
Save £1 by booking in advance online.
Tickets include our collection and exhibition.
For a full list of reduced price and free tickets available,
visit our Ticketing Information page
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Museum
information
Regular opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am - 5pm
Wednesday
10am - 5pm
Thursday
10am - 5pm
Friday
10am - 5pm
Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday
11am - 5pm
Amended opening hours
2 May
Closed from 1pm
13 May
First floor closed from 12pm
24 December
Closed
25 December
Closed
28 December
Closed
29 December
Closed
1 January
Closed
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We're a 4 minute walk from Russell Square underground station, and 10 minutes from King's Cross St Pancras and Euston
40 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
+44 (0)20 7841 3600
enquiries@foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Transport
The nearest buses are the 1, 68, 91 and N91 from Russell Square Station.
Cycle docking stations for Santander Cycle Hire are located at Brunswick Square and Russell Square Station. For visitors wishing to travel by car there is an NCP carpark at The Brunswick Shopping Centre. Please contact them directly for more information.
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Accessibility
We're committed to making our facilities accessible to all visitors. Visitors with disabilities are entitled to the concessionary rate. Carers of those with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
Find accessibility information here
Facilities
Cloakroom & luggage
Unfortunately, we have had to close the cloakroom so please avoid bringing large bags with you. We do have a limited number of lockers for the storage of small bags and coats. If you do have large baggage, please call +44 (0)20 7841 3600 to check if we can accommodate it.
Pushchairs & prams
Pushchairs and prams can be taken through the galleries via the lift. Please note there is limited space to leave them at reception and they must be folded.
Baby changing
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.
Baby feeding
Breastfeeding and bottle feeding is welcomed, there is seating available on all floors. If you would like some privacy please speak to a member of staff to check whether a room is available.
Food & drink
The Foundling Museum does not have a café on the premises. However, we do have a deal with various local cafés and restaurants where a discount can be used on food and drink purchases – follow the link below for more information or speak to a member of staff at the front desk.
During fine weather picnics can be taken to Brunswick Square opposite the Museum. Families can also visit Coram’s Fields – a 5-minute walk away – where there is a café and space to have a picnic.
Kindly note that consuming food or drink in the Museum is not permitted.
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Photography & filming
Photography and filming is permitted in the Museum for personal use only, but no flash should be used. Photography and filming may be restricted for some special exhibitions, this will be signposted.
For commercial or broadcast filming and photography enquiries, please contact the Communications team at press@foundlingmuseum.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7841 3600.
Shop
Our shop offers a wide range of gifts for adults and children alike. Find souvenirs, books, homeware, jewellery and limited-edition artist prints. All profits directly benefit the Museum. Members get 10% off*.
*exclusions apply
You can also purchase items from our shop online. Click on the link below to start shopping.
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Highlight
Moses Brought Before Pharaoh’s Daughter
Hogarth presented 'Moses Brought Before Pharaoh's Daughter' to the Hospital on 1 April 1747.
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During
your visit
What's On
Whether you're looking for unique things to do in London this weekend, or activities for children, there is always something to do at the Foundling Museum.
Exhibitions & events
What You'll See
From historic crockery to contemporary sculpture, our objects help to tell our story. Find out what’s on display at the Foundling Museum.
What you'll see
Explore the local area
The Foundling Museum sits in the heart of Bloomsbury, a cultural hub in central London. We've picked out some other places to visit in the area, as part of your trip to this literary and historic quarter.
Local area
Planning your visit
Ticketing Information
Family Visits
Groups & Tours
Educational Visits
Accessibility
Local Area
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Discover unique gifts, homeware, prints and books inspired by the Museum's collections. All proceeds support our work.
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Join Us
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Becoming a Friend of the Foundling Museum offers many benefits, including free entry and discounts on events. Join today or gift a membership to someone special.
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What's on today
Open 10am — 5pm
Exhibitions & Displays
A Grand Chorus: The Power of Music
2 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2026
Exhibitions & Displays
The Foundling Hospital Boys’ Band
6 Jan – 31 May 2026
Concerts
Handel’s Heroines: Lucy Crowe OBE, Bridget Cunningham & London Early Opera
23 Apr 2026
Book your tickets
Adult ticket £14.50 (£13.50 online), reduced price and free tickets available.
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Enjoy free entry for
a
year with your ticket
.
Save £1 by booking online.
Please note: some events require separate tickets. Check the event page for details.