The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain, Old Master paintings, sculpture and a world-class armoury.

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    +44 20 7563 9500

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    wallacecollection.org

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Address

Hertford House (Manchester Sq) London Greater London W1U 3BN United Kingdom

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Ian McBoyle

It is unbelievable how many pieces of art and furniture they have in this Collection. I especially LOVED all the bits of armour and weaponry . An exhaustive Collection.

Eric Dallemagne

A free national museum displaying superb works of art in an historic London town house. The collection was acquired in the 19th century by the 3rd and 4th Marquesses of Hertford & Sir Richard Wallace

Chelsea Bradley

The most beautiful collection of art and beauty, amazing rooms full of different collections. The staircase landing previews the rising and setting of the Sun paintings . The audio tour is worth it.

Jamie Barnard

Wow. What a hidden gem in London. Amazing armoury with knives, swords, suits of armour. Nice paintings . Nice staff . Wallpaper is so colourful and clean .

Andrew Griffin

I wish we had known about this before our last day in London. An incredible find with such a fascinating back story. A hidden gem of London you really should see.

Stephen Sheppard

There are many great museums in London, but the lesser known Wallace Collection is a real gem. Medieval armor, Rembrandt, French Baroque, and a lovely cafe . Don't miss this place!

Yves D

Love it! Visited while the Manolo shoes exhibition ! To die for! Check pics for more and stay updated to what they have to show every month

Michael B.

Fantastic with a free entrance. Really nice. Very central located. Nice restaurant too.

JESSICA

Beautifully restored townhouse with period furniture & art by great masters - a gem in London! There's also a substantial collection of armour & weaponry.

Glynn

An overwhelming collection of mostly beautiful art and artefacts. Gainsboroughs, Canalettos...and a restaurant . So definitely worth visiting ;)

Andrew Cheung

The top level is stunning. It is the first time, probably my mistake, that I found frames are interacting w/ paintings , and vise versa. Really thrilled to see Velazquez.

Binh Zientek

It is Free entry. The building is beautiful and was a former home. It has incredible paintings by artists such as Titian, Rembrandt, Hals (The Laughing Cavalier ) and Velazquez.

Mirela Lacerda

Incredible museum with an impressive collection of art , furniture and armour. Amazing!

QualityLondonApartments.com

Free day out for one of the best collection of sevre porcelain, 18th century paintings in London. Don't miss the Laughing Cavalier painting . Museum is a stunning former home.

Pirmin Schuermann

Been to London many times but never managed to see Wallace Collection. Big mistake. Went today, just wow. What a great place. Even if you're not into paintings there is much more to see.

Emmanuel X

Fantastic hidden gem just behind the mess of Oxford Street and a superb opportunity to get a glimpse of old opulent London aristocracy

Enzo Martinelli

Amazing collection of works of art set within a major London townhouse owned by the original collectors

Hugo G

Medieval arms and armory from Europe but also East. Large selection of good condition swords and daggers.

Time Out London

Built in 1776, this handsome house contains an exceptional collection of 18th-century French furniture , painting and objets d'art, as well as an amazing array of medieval armour and weaponry . Read more

Britannica

The Wallace Collection is notable for its 17th and 18th century French and British paintings and sculpture . There are also works by Dutch, Flemish, Italian, and Spanish artists

Zach Stockwell

Overwhelming and gaudy. One must be unconventionally into French furniture .

Charlotte Maguier

Amazing collection of mostly 18th and 19th centuries furniture and art . Visit is free! Also, nice restaurant under a conservatory.

Ана Лековић

RN there's a special contribution to the exhibition - Manolo Blahnik collection and it has wonderfully blended with permanent collection.

Carmen

Splendid gallery with furniture , coins, jewelry boxes, paintings and an internal tea room . I could spend my life locked up in here :)

Steffi C

Secret London- beautiful collections and the rooms are just stunning.

EmeraldStreet

There's nothing better than settling down to the Parisian afternoon tea with home-made foie gras , French fancies and other dainty delicacies – washed down with a glass of champagne , of course. Read more

The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

The Wallace Collection is a national museum in a historic London town house which 25 galleries , each space home to 18th century paintings , furniture , porcelain and a world class armory. Read more

Miguel Alonso

Amazing art collection . A hidden gem in the heart of Marylebone.

dyvroeth

A hidden gem . Small museum with a large collection, built around a quad-cum-atrium cafe . Donations welcomed.

Zeynep Serim

Hidden collection in the centre of London. Must see, especially furnitures are fantastic.

Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) de Witte

Free entrance, Great Masters and many Dutch works

Ayshea H

Lovely for afternoon tea and a little stroll around the museum

Cyndie Da Rocha

Impressive collection of paintings and architecture

Bharat Dhillon

Great restaurant , amazing place to sit and have lunch

Hani E

Gorgeous find, nicely hidden in almost plain sight.

Bianca Ioana

gem gallery , not crowded and always a joy to visit

Sergio Bueno

Wonderful house and exhibition . A Must-go in London.

Olga Tsybulska

Admission free. Beautiful interior . There is a collection of weapon for those who are interested in.

Pelismo

Admission free and it is definitely worth to see all those paintings and beautiful furnitures !

Daniel Schnable

The Great Gallery is currently closed but still plenty to see and the major gems of the collection are still on display.

Basma A

They have very good art collections and the gift store is worth the visit.

Andrei Ianovskii

Great house, great armour and military collection and art .

jesse lumarie

The armory is amazing!

Katie McCoy

Compact but extensive, well notated rooms and objects. Not too crowded .

Chris Chen

Free museum worth checking out

Stephanie Tofts

Amazing collection. Take the tour ! Well worth it

Mark Rogerson

You can take photos as long as you don't use a flash or tripod.

Daniel Robson

Jaw dropping collection of beauty and craftsmanship . Wow.

Rory C

Apparently has a smoking room lined with Minton tiles in Turkish style at the back of the building.

Julia Herself

Very nice gallery in Mayfair

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Very nice natural light from the glass top. Free wifi too - Lok

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A lovely gallery. Temporary exhibitions change frequently and you can always go back for the permanent one. Absolutely favourite! It is not free though. - Ieva Andrukaitytė

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Obviously one of the best art collections in the world. Well curated and displayed, lately many highly popular interesting exhibitions. - Charles Polák

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Great art and architecture exhibitions. visit the cafe as well great atmosphere - Alexia K

9.4
Department Store
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Best department store in London. Recommend the food hall as well. And if you go there half an hour before closing on sundays..a lot of the fresh deli foods (sushi/sandwiches/pies etc) are half price! - James K22

9.5
Bookstore
Daunt Books

A truly excellent, old school bookstore. Worth it to see the interior alone. Also great selection of books about the UK. - M.G. Siegler

9.7
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Awesome awesome Park, so many nice views and places to sit and enjoy! - Ivana Maksimović