Rembrandt, 'Titus, the Artist's Son,' c.1657

Transforming the Dutch Galleries - Video Now Online

Posted on 21 February 2012

After an 18-month refurbishment programme, we are pleased to announce that the Dutch Galleries will be re-opening on 20 March 2012. These three newly refurbished galleries create a fresh architectural language for the display of one of Europe's finest collections of Dutch art. The original height from the time of Sir Richard Wallace has been recreated and new roof lights bring natural light and clear views of the sky into the galleries. The paintings will be hung on a deep, rich blue ...

Velazquez, 'The Lady with the Fan,' c. 1640

New Wallace Collection Podcasts

Posted on 21 February 2012

New for this month, the Wallace Collection is hosting podcasts. If you can't visit as often as you would like, you can keep up to date by listening to our 'Treasure of the Month' talks and enjoying special themed podcasts throughout the year. The first is by our Director Dr Christoph Vogtherr in which he considers three pieces from his forthcoming book The Wallace Collection: Director's Choice. Clic...

Jordaens, 'An Allegory of Fruitfulness,' 1620-9

Funding Received from DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund

Posted on 24 January 2012

The Wallace Collection is very pleased to announce it has been chosen as one of the 36 museums and galleries to receive funding through the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund. The funds awarded to the Collection will go towards the refurbishment of the twelfth and final domestic room at Hertford House, the East Drawing Room. Featured works will include Flemish artists including Rubens, Teniers the younger and a beautifully conserved Jordaens (pictured, pre-conservation)...

Launch of the new Kids in Museums Manifesto 2012 at the Wallace Collection

Posted on 16 January 2012

The Kids in Museums Manifesto 2012 – 20 ways to make a museum family friendly was launched on Monday 16th January. Kids in Museums is a visitor-led charity working with museums to make them more family friendly. Their 2012 Manifesto is compiled entirely from visitors’ comments. It gives a powerful voice to children, families and teenagers throughout Britain. Over 300 museums use it as a guide to becoming more family friendly, pledging their su...