The Foundling Museum was founded in the 18th century by the campaigning philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. The museum tells about the story of these founders and works by the hospital’s early artist supporters including Gainsborough and Reynolds which are displayed in interiors preserved from the original Foundling Hospital. At the museum one can trace the history of London’s first children’s charity and many touching objects of social history including personal mementoes left by mothers with their infants as means of their identification. One of the most important collections of memorabilia relating to the composer, who himself was a Governor of the Foundling Hospital houses the museum’s top floor.
Museum is opened from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Admission is free for children up to 16 years. Admission £5, Concessions £4. However, special rates apply to groups and school parties.
Hotels near Foundling Museum, London
| Hotel Name | Location | Star Rating | Price |
| Ambassadors Bloomsbury | Euston |  | £139 |
| Elmwood Hotel | Kings Cross |  | £50 |
| Euston Square Hotel | Euston | | £94 |
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