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Wallace Collection, London

The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN, England

A national museum in a historic London town house. Its works of art were acquired in the 19th Century by 4 generations of the Hertford family and the Fourth Marquess of Hertford's illegitimate son, Sir Richard Wallace.

Japanese Lacquer Chest. Courtesy of the Trustees of the Wallace Collection.

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7563 9551
020 7563 9500
Fax : 020 7224 2155
E-mail : booking@wallacecollection.org

URL : www.wallacecollection.org

Open

Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00

Admission Charges

FREE ADMISSION

Related Articles

06/03/2007 Marianne Abroad: The French In London
13/06/2007 A Short History Of London Refugees: A Museum Trail
13/09/2005 First Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail Plaque Unveiled At Wallace Collection
02/12/2005 Japanese History in London

General Information

Cultural collections description

The Wallace Collection contains paintings, armour, works of art, ceramics, furniture and sculpture, many of which are the finest of their type. There's a large collection of French material - much of it obtained by auction in the aftermath of the French revolution. There's also European and Oriental armour. The Wallace Collection has many Muslim and Sikh objects, and you can follow the "Warrior Kings" trail around the gallery to see the highlights.

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Asian: Chinese | Asian: Japanese | North, West & Southern Europe: French | Religious Group: Islam | Religious Group: Sikh

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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