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

Display: Conservation in Focus: True colours revealed – the treatment of a chest of drawers for Marie-Antoinette

Display: Conservation in Focus: True colours revealed – the treatment of a chest of drawers for Marie-Antoinette

27 April 2013 - 01 January 2014

On 9 December 1780 this fabulous chest of drawers (or commode in French) was delivered to ... more

Display: Treasures from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Display: Treasures from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

16 May 2013 - 01 September 2013

This display forms part of an extensive programme of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ... more

Treasure of the Month: Painted enamel plates with scenes from the story of Joseph, France, Limoges, ‘IC’ workshop, c. 1600

Treasure of the Month: Painted enamel plates with scenes from the story of Joseph, France, Limoges, ‘IC’ workshop, c. 1600

The story is packed with dramatic events and emotional turmoil: the sale of Joseph into slavery at ... more

Coming soon: Exhibition, 'The Discovery of Paris: Watercolours by Early Nineteenth-Century British Artists'

Coming soon: Exhibition, 'The Discovery of Paris: Watercolours by Early Nineteenth-Century British Artists'

20 June 2013 - 15 September 2013

From Thursday 20 June discover Paris in our stunning, free summer exhibition. Featuring watercolours ... more

Discover Paris, in conjunction with the Institut Français

Discover Paris, in conjunction with the Institut Français

20 June 2013 - 20 July 2013

This summer the Wallace Collection and the Institut Français are collaborating to bring you ... more

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