The Wallace Collection

This is one of the most thoughtfully curated museums I’ve ever visited. Located in the heart of London, the Wallace Collection offers an impressive mix of art, history, and culture. Having visited many museums around the world, I can say it stands out for the quality of its displays and the way the collection is presented. The galleries feature a wide range of paintings (featuring famous painters such as Rembrandt and Rubens), furniture, armor, and decorative arts, with each room offering something unique. The collection is rich in history and well worth exploring. After touring the museum, the tea room is the ideal spot for a break. Located in the covered courtyard, it’s a peaceful place to enjoy afternoon tea (I personally enjoyed the English Black Tea and Peppermint Tea!).

Honestly, one of the most beautiful museums I’ve visited in London. It houses over 5,000 artifacts, including artwork, jewelry, armor, weapons, and many unique pieces. I spent several hours there, amazed by the beauty of the palace and its collection. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, providing explanations about the items and their history. They also have a café in the garden. It’s definitely worth a visit without hesitation!

The Wallace Collection is a hidden gem in the city. It’s a national museum that houses amazing masterpieces of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms, and porcelain. It also has a wonderful restaurant and café. Helpful Hint: The museum is open 7 days a week and is free to the public. Enjoy the works of art and stop mid-way for a light lunch or afternoon tea. In addition, there is a highlights tour at 2:30 PM.

Underrated museum. Have already visited more than once. Free lockers, clean toilets - and beautiful displays. Loved the armour and weapons sections the most, but I do wish there was a better storytelling aspect to it. I don't think there's enough clearly visible information on the collection besides some labels. Museum shop is small - I think they'd do better selling more mini replicas of the armoured knights / barded horses.

Recommend getting the guided tour (all no cost). This is a small museum, very well kept. Lots of Marie Antoinette items in one of the rooms. About half the ground floor is armour. Rest of ground and upper floor are art, ceramics and furniture.

I was walking to Saint James Roman Catholic Church when I happened upon the Wallace collection I couldn’t resist the price, free!!! I was astounded at the collection of beautiful art in this gallery and was ever so happy I stopped. Spent well over two hours wandering through the gallery - delighted to see so many masterpieces in one location. The curio cabinets on the first floor under the leather drapes was well worth opening, admiring, and being in awe of!! The Wallace Collection is a national museum housing unsurpassed masterpieces of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour, and porcelain. Built over the 18th and 19th centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, it is one of the finest and most celebrated collections in the world. The Collection was given to the British Nation in 1897 by Lady Wallace, so that it could be kept together and enjoyed by generations of visitors. It was an astonishing bequest and one of the greatest gifts of artworks ever to be transferred into public ownership. Today, we care for the collection through research and conservation, and preserve it for future generations. Our aim is to share the collection with as broad an audience as possible. Explore our world-famous collection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, furniture and arms and armour through the free Wallace Collection digital guide from anywhere in the world. Accessing the App Download the app on your mobile or tablet. Once downloaded, search for 'Wallace Collection'. At the museum, simply connect to our free wifi and you will be prompted to download the app. You can also search for 'Bloomberg Connects' on the App Store or Google Play. Subject to availability, we have a limited number of devices with the app available to borrow from the front desk - please ask a member of staff for details. The app is available in many languages (including Arabic, Welsh, German, Greek, Ukrainian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Korean, Chinese, and Dutch) thanks to integration with Google Translate, and has options to explore the collection via audio description or BSL.

The Wallace Collection – London’s Best Hidden Gem! If you’re looking for one of London’s best hidden gems, look no further than The Wallace Collection. Tucked away in a stunning townhouse near Oxford Street, this museum is completely free and offers an unforgettable mix of fine art, antique furniture, and historic weapons. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and stepping inside feels like entering a grand private palace. The collection includes breathtaking 18th-century French art, masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Velázquez, and one of the world’s most impressive arms and armor displays. One of the most famous paintings here is Fragonard’s “The Swing”, an iconic Rococo masterpiece. Unlike many busy London museums, The Wallace Collection has a relaxed, intimate feel, making it the perfect place to escape the crowds. Whether you’re into history, art, or just love exploring beautiful places, this is easily one of the best museums in London—and one that many visitors overlook. Absolutely worth a visit! 5/5.

Absolutely beautiful. It's bigger than you think and can't be absorbed on one visit. I look forward to going again. The rooms and artwork are exquisite. I didn't even feel 2 hours flash by. There's a wonderful eating area and the room supervisors full of fascinating facts.