The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection, A Family Collection, A National Museum, An International Treasure House

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 with superb Old Master paintings and a world class armoury.

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Admission Free, Open 7 days a week,
10am - 5pm

Ten minutes or two hours spare? A first time visitor, returning after twenty years, or a Wallace Collection aficionado? Follow our 'Top Ten Things to Do' to get the most out of your visit.

Highlights

Exhibition: The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe

Exhibition: The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe

17 May 2012 - 16 September 2012

Witness the cutting edge of fashion as you’ve never seen it before! This exhibition tells the ... more

Display: Making the Renaissance Sword

Display: Making the Renaissance Sword

17 May 2012 - 16 September 2012

Contemporary texts and illustrative sources, coupled with modern science have enabled modern scholars ... more

The Wallace Collection's Curator of Arms and Armour Presents 'Metalworks!' on BBC 4

The Wallace Collection's Curator of Arms and Armour Presents 'Metalworks!' on BBC 4

The Wallace Collection's new exhibition 'The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance ... more

'Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda' by Monteverdi - Still a Few Tickets Remaining!

'Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda' by Monteverdi - Still a Few Tickets Remaining!

Friday 25 May, 6.30pm or 8.30pm

In collaboration with Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ... more

Special Day Event: Swordplay Saturdays

Special Day Event: Swordplay Saturdays

26 May 2012

Come and enjoy a day of historic sword-fighting demonstrations, family workshops and special ... more

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