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 Find out about booking a group of 8 or more Book tickets 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 Map data ©2026 Google 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. Plan your journey with TFL 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. Explore the local area 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. Visit our online shop Highlight Moses Brought Before Pharaoh’s Daughter Hogarth presented 'Moses Brought Before Pharaoh's Daughter' to the Hospital on 1 April 1747. Find out more 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 Local Area Browse our online shop Discover unique gifts, homeware, prints and books inspired by the Museum's collections. All proceeds support our work. Start shopping Join Us We can never have enough friends 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. Join now Stay connected Subscribe to our newsletter Mailchimp Email Newsletter Sign Up Visit Us What’s On Our Story Our Art & Objects Learning & Participation Support Us Venue Hire Shop Subscribe to our newsletter 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. Book tickets Enjoy free entry for year with your ticket Save £1 by booking online. Please note: some events require separate tickets. Check the event page for details.