1. South East and London
  2. Greater London
  3. Bloomsbury

About The Foundling Museum

We tell the story of the UK’s first children’s charity and its first public art gallery – the outcome of a centuries-old project designed to care for and educate London’s most vulnerable children. Visit us to uncover the incredible story of Thomas Coram’s hospital for foundlings, and learn about the lives of the children who grew up there.

Explore more than 285 years of London history at through our objects, stories and world-class art. Particularly moving are the tokens left behind by the mothers who gave up their children to the care of the Hospital, as well as the testimonies from former pupils. These stories and special items will give you the chance to explore new subjects with your children.

Discover over 285 years of London history

We tell the story of the UK’s first children’s charity and its first public art gallery – the outcome of a centuries-old project designed to care for and educate London’s most vulnerable children. The Foundling Museum’s mission is to inspire change through the power of the arts. Visit us to uncover the incredible story of Thomas Coram’s hospital for foundlings.

We run regular family workshops during school holidays

No plans for the school holidays? Join contemporary artists and makers for our inspiring family workshops to explore art, sculpture, fashion, animation and illustration. Try something exciting and out of the ordinary, whether building a huge collective structure or making a tiny individual creation in dynamic sessions inspired by the Museum’s story. Our workshops are open to all families with children aged 5-12 years.

We're free for 21 & under

All young people and children aged 21 and under get into the Musuem for free. This includes our exhibitions.

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Facilities

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  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
  • Wheelchair Hire iconWheelchair Hire
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 11:00 - 17:00

Please check our website for planned closures.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (0-17) : Free
  • Adult (18++) : £12.75

FREE for 21 & under and Foundling Friends.

Your ticket gives you unlimited free entry to the Museum for one whole year.

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Plan Your Visit

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Contact Details

Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick Square
Bloomsbury
Greater London
WC1N 1AZ
England

Tel: 02078413600

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Transport Information

The nearest tube station is Russell Square.

The nearest buses are the 7, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168 and 188 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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