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ART & MUSEUMS

The Wallace Collection

The Collection was founded by the descendents of Edward Seymour, brother of Queen Jane Seymour and himself Lord Protector of England in 1547. The second Marquess of Hertford bought Manchester House in 1797. The third Marquess of Hertford was the sales agent to the Prince of Wales and an enthusiastic Art collector, particularly 18th Century Dutch and French pieces. It was here that the Wallace Collection began. The fourth Marquess was a huge buyer of Art and purchased such famous pieces as Hals the Laughing Cavalier. The son of the fourth Marquess, Richard Wallace gave his name to the collection and bought several entire collections, including Napoleon III’s entire Fine Art collection. It is the sum of these amassed works that we now refer to as the Wallace Collection.

Admission to the Wallace Collection is free of charge.
Tube: Bond and Baker Street

www.wallacecollection.org


The British Museum

Back from a substantial refit and better than ever, the best museum in the world where 4000 year old Pharoahs enjoy a busier afterlife than they planned for. Remember to visit the reading room – in which, due to the numbers of tourists it is now impossible to read. The museum is known for The African collection, this is the world’s largest with over 200,000 objects and the Egyptian exhibition that also showcases the Rosetta Stone. Open on Saturday – Wednesday 10.00-17.30, Thursday – Friday 10.00-20.30. 

Admission to the Museum is free of charge.
Tube: Tottenham Court Road (Northern/Central)

www.britishmuseum.org