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Foundling Museum

Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ Full details & map

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The museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, England's first hospital for abandoned children, founded by Thomas Coram in 1739. It houses a fine collection of paintings by artists including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Hogarth and Hudson. Also on display are eighteenth-century interiors preserved from the original hospital, a copy of Handel's 'Messiah' and a collection of Handel memorabilia collected by Gerald Coke. The composer was involved in fundraising for the hospital during his lifetime - in 1750 he donated the chapel organ and from that year onwards the 'Messiah' was performed under his direction on an annual basis for the Hospital's benefit. Family trails and children's activity backpacks are available at the reception desk.

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Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, England's first hospital for abandoned children, founded by Thomas Coram in 1739....

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Transport Russell Square 

Telephone

020 7841 3600

http://www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk

10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun

£7.50, £5 concs, under-16s free

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