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
Absolutely amazed by this place, so many amazing works of art, and over the top baroque furniture from mostly pre-revolution France. I saw other reviews saying this is a small place, it is definitely not, the exhibitions kept on going for ages. Also the armoury is not usually my cup of tea, but this one really impressed me!
And on top of that, you can just walk straight in, no entrance fee, which for me who doesn’t earn that much, is really helpful. Definitely recommend!
Iulian Turicianu - 2 months ago
One of my favourite London galleries! Soo underrated and so beautiful. It's rarely ever really busy when I go so it has a calm atmosphere. There is such a wide range of paintings that I end up spending hours here.
Yasmin Miah - 3 weeks ago
Excellent collection and severely underrated! I can’t understand why people don’t speak about this place more in conversations about London’s best museums. The Wallace was recently voted the world’s best hidden gem.
Entry is free and there is a free one-hour guided tour you can take to get explanations about some of the highlights features in the collection, including some excellent medieval and renaissance works.
The collection showcases works by Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Velázquez and Canaletto to name a few.
There is also a lovely at the back of the museum.
Zubair Shehraz - 2 months ago
A hidden gem in the heart of London. I'm surprised why being a Londoner I didn't know about this museum earlier.
A must visit place for a classic art collection. Entrance is free and no queues. A cafe and shop is available inside the well- kept mansion but we didn't go there. It's hardly a 10 minute walk from bond street station.
Sahar I. Khan - a month ago
most beautiful museum/house I have ever visited! the interiors, intricate decorations, paintings, atmosphere - it's very special and unique! also, entry is free, so you can come by whenever you want to sit in the great hall and watch the artists paint those beautiful paintings hung on the walls!
PS: I came back this year during Christmas time and they added decorations and Christmas trees in each room, which was magnificent! would recommend visiting in December if you like Christmas decorations :)
Lena Hirtl - 3 months 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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