Picture Gallery at The Foundling Museum
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Located next to the Court Room is the grand Picture Gallery, available for larger events. Large-scale paintings by the most celebrated 18th-century portraitists, once displayed in the original Foundling Hospital, provide a powerful backdrop for events.
Guests can dine alongside Hogarth’s magnificent painting of the Hospital’s founder, Thomas Coram. Ideal for group dining in London, this unique room can hold up to 100 seated on round tables, or a maximum of 46 on a single table.
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- no naked flames
- no frying onsite
- red wine to be served seated only
Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period
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About The Foundling Museum
Located in the heart of leafy Bloomsbury and overlooking Brunswick Square, the Foundling Museum can be exclusively yours for a memorable event. From lively drinks receptions and elegant dinner parties, to focused meetings and away days, the Museum blends historic charm with contemporary design in a tranquil spot in Central London.
The Foundling Museum tells the remarkable story of the Foundling Hospital, established in the eighteenth century by Thomas Coram to care for and educate London’s most vulnerable children. The artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel played a big part in realising Coram’s vision. Together, they transformed the Hospital into the UK’s first public art gallery, and one of London’s most fashionable venues.
Situated within a Grade II-listed, Georgian style building, the Museum houses a wealth of treasures, including Handel’s will and part of his famous oratorio Messiah. Magnificent paintings from some of the most celebrated eighteenth-century artists are also displayed, including Hogarth’s The March of the Guards to Finchley, alongside sculpture, ceramics, furniture and decorative art.
Whether you are planning a wedding or a networking event, the Foundling Museum offers a selection of spaces in which to entertain your guests. With exclusive hire, your guests can enjoy full access to the Museum’s collection.
As a registered charity, all income from venue hire supports our work with marginalised and vulnerable children.
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Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At The Foundling Museum, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Free parking is available on-site
Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Foundling Museum:
- Clore Creative Studio hosting 15 guests: £1020
- Study Studio hosting 20 guests: £1164
- Court Room hosting 15 guests: £672
- Picture Gallery hosting 45 guests: £3000
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Foundling Museum is located at 40 Brunswick Square, in the Great Ormond Street Hospital district of London. The nearest metro station is Russell Square Station.
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