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Wallace Collection

Hertford House | Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, England
44 20 7563 9500
Ranked #30 of 781 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites
Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction features one of the world's...... more » Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction features one of the world's best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture, plus a fantastic array of 17th-century paintings. « less
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Gwen D
Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

It's a manageable size, the collection is not too big, on 2 floors of a mansion in central London, it's free, and it closes at 5, so give it at least an hour or 2 before. It's not really for kids (wait, the back 3 rooms are full of armor and ancient weapons), but it's stuffed with large and small... More

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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway
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131 reviews
46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

The house itelf is very charming. In the patio you find a wonderful place to have your lunch. The gallerys permanent collection is really worth a visite. More

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TerenceSurrey
Surrey
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20 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

One of Londons smaller museums but very worthy of a visit. It houses amongst one of the best collection of European Armour I have seen and a collection of snuff boxes that I wish I owned. More

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PinkprincessParis
Paris
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17 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

What an amazing place! It is filled with beautiful art and other fine collectibles. They have one of the most extensive and amazing collection of Sevres porcelain I've ever seen. Definitely something to add to the must-see sights of London even though there is no shortage of things to see and do there! More

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smilingtraveller1
London
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

a wonderful range of furniture, paintings, clocks, china, armoury etc, etc. Well worth the visit. More

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suntoshine
surrey
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31 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

love the house and the beautiful things in it and looking out of the window across Manchester square is lovely and just off Oxford street great More

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pottyaboutparis
Sydney Australia
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16 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I am a Sevres porcelain admirer. The collection here and the wonderful feeling of the whole museum/house is amazing. The Laughing Cavaleir painting a delight and the Sevres porcelain collection to die for. The museum was left to the country by Robert Wallace and is a joy. If you like olde worlde armour, you will be in heaven, if you... More

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jtk_Greece
Athens, Greece
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Never been here before and that was a great mistake.It is a real art treasure in the heart of London, with so much to see. A great restaurant in the courtyard. The admission is free. Do not miss it! More

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DemonJohn
Melbourne, Australia
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35 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

After some heavy shopping at the sales in Oxford Street it was nice to escape to the tranquil surroundings and admire some serious works of art .The Canalettos were especially good. And it is free. More

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Heather S
Crayford
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18 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This is another London treasure and well worth a visit, also excellent restaurant. More

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