The Wallace Collection
Museum Gallery
4.8 (9116 reviews)
Museum of world-sourced antiques, sculpture, artworks and armour, set within a palatial townhouse.
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, UK
+44 20 7563 9500
Did You Know?
Family Home
The Wallace Collection is housed in Hertford House, which was the London residence of the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford, and Sir Richard Wallace.
Generations of Collecting
The collection was principally formed by the 1st to 4th Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, spanning five generations of collecting.
Focus of the Art
The Wallace Collection is particularly strong in French 18th-century paintings, furniture, and porcelain.
Admission
Unlike many major London museums, admission to the Wallace Collection is free, allowing everyone to enjoy its treasures.
Highlights from Reviews
• free entry
Admission is free for the main collection.
• beautifully decorated rooms
The rooms are beautifully decorated and feel truly luxurious.
• well-curated collection
The Wallace collection inside is so amazing curated and displayed.
• helpful staff
The staff were all lovely and helpful.
• diverse collection
The Wallace Collection has an incredible array of weapons, armor, and fine art.
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