Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is a London museum showcasing a world class collection of fine arts dating from the 15th to the 19th century
Located in Manchester Square, the Wallace Collection is a smaller museum by London standards and features an excellent and world famous collection of decorative and fine arts.
The museum was established in 1897, primarily from a private collection acquired by Richard Seymour-Conway. He left his house and the collection to his son Sir Richard Wallace whose widow subsequently bequeathed the house and collection to the nation under the condition that no item was ever to be removed from the collection, not even for exhibitions. The museum and its collection has been open to the public in its present location since 1900.
This fine collection features over 5000 items including many famous paintings and drawings, ceramics, sculpture, miniatures, European and Oriental arms and amour, and gold. Inside the centre of the museum is a pleasant courtyard atrium with the Wallace Restaurant, a French brasserie.
As this collection belongs to the nation, admission to the museum is free including any temporary exhibitions.
The Wallace Collection is located quite close to the Sherlock Holmes Museum so you may want to consider visiting it also while in the area.
For more information about The Wallace Collection including hours of operation visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoWallace Collection Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, UK
Phone: 020 7563 9500
Official Website: Wallace Collection
Wallace Collection Reviews
Rated out of 5
A lovely place to spend a morning.
A small collection that combines elements of the National Gallery and the V&A.
Plenty of history in the house and the exhibits are well curated.
The items on display on the ground floor provide an insight into a different era and well worth taking the time to view everything.
The galleries on the first floor are interesting and have a broad range of art work.
The cafe is a little pricey but food and drink was tasty.
No need to buy tickets to enter but exhibitions on the lower ground floor are only accessible by tickets purchased in advance online.
Highly recommended.
Gary Jelks - 4 weeks ago
An absolutely phenomenal collection of European art. One of the best galleries I have ever seen in London! And it’s free! The swords, rifles and armour from the 17th century were an absolute highlight of the visit together with amazing French paintings. Truly on my favourite museums and I cannot believe this place is rather hidden from public knowledge. I will be back many times to study the catalogue.
Л. В. - a month ago
The Wallace Collection is absolutely stunning! The rooms are beautifully decorated and feel truly luxurious. It's so easy to lose yourself there for hours, wandering through the elegant spaces and taking in all the incredible details. The exhibitions are fascinating and carefully curated — this place has definitely become one of my favourite galleries in London
Viktoriia Kucherenko - 2 weeks ago
It's a lovely free place to enter.
You only have to pay for special exhibitions, which there was a Grayson Perry one on.
Lovely place full of armoury and paintings and beautiful clocks and dressers.
Nice enclosed sun roof cafe in the middle, which is a great place to meet friends for a bite to eat.
Two rooms for shops.
Lovely collection to visit.
Lots of ground floor level so easy access for wheelchairs.
The special exhibitions were downstairs but I think that there was a lift available.
Venetia Cattroll - 3 months ago
The Wallace collection is a must see when in London. I was very impressed with the amount of artwork and collectibles in the mansion. Free entrance. They ask for a donation which is optional.
Well worth a visit.
The downstairs has all the armour and armaments. Some very unique pieces.
I've been to some museums that are not as nice as the Wallace collection.
A Nasmnto - a month ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Jubilee Lines | Bond Street | 6 MInutes |
| Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan Lines | Baker Street Station | 9 MInutes |
How to get to Wallace Collection by Tube
From Bond Street Station exit onto Gilbert St. and go right (north) on Gilbert St. which turns into James St. then go left (west) on Hinde St. and then right on Manchester Square.
From Baker Street Station exit onto Marylebone Rd. and walk south) on Chiltern St. then left (east) on Dorset St. then right (south) on Manchester St.
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