Museum
The Foundling Museum
A small museum telling the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children, through objects, art and the tokens left by mothers. Under-21s go free, there is lift access for buggies and baby changing on the ground floor. There's no cafe, but picnics can go to Brunswick Square opposite.
📍 London, London · WC1N 1AZ
Visitor information
- Ages
- 6–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
- Opening times
- Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00, closed Mondays; closed 24-28 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Website
- foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Baby changing
- Toilets
- AccessibilityLift access; accessible toilets; pushchairs allowed in galleries.
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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The Foundling Museum is a stop on these 2 planned days out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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