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Wallace Collection

Hertford House | Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, England (Marylebone)
44 20 7563 9500
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Ranked #6 of 890 attractions in London
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites
Fee: No
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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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Allow yourself at least a week to see every display in this magnificent collection in Manchester Square, Marylebone. Particularly notable is the amazing collection of arms and armour, of all ages and nationalities, which must be one of the best in the world.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

London is a very large and very old city, and it has many hidden gems and treasures. If you spend a week in London, you can visit several deservedly famous museums or historical buildings every day and never make it down the list to places like the Wallace Collection. But it's smaller museums like the Wallace Collection or Sir John... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The feeling of being in the townhouse of a 18th/19th C patron of the arts is what sets this gallery apart. The paintings themselves are mostly fine, and in some cases less fine examples of the "old masters" - you will not find anything here from after about 1820. The galleries are all actual rooms in the house and titled... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Loved ths furnishings here. Thesigns leading into each room describing what was there was a nice touch. Help put the pieces and art in perspective Without too much detail. Took about two hours to go through Without a guidebook. Totally worth it. Best part it was free

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Rockville, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We walked from our hotel in Mayfair to this small museum. The staff provided considerable information about the collection. I particularly enjoyed watching several school groups as they listened intently to their guide.

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See 5 more reviews by Maril511 for London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The beautifully furnished rooms of Hertford House in London's West End are home to the Wallace Collection, a plethora of paintings and objets d'art unrivalled anywhere in London. Magnificent examples of Sevres and Limoges craftsmanship nestle alongside porcelain miniatures and illuminated manuscripts, overlooked by a variety of old masters including French 18th century, Dutch landscapes, Titian and of course The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We visited the house on the reviews from Trip Advisor and we were not disappointed, it is a beautiful home in a great location, and the collection is well organised into different categories. There is no cost to visit, so if you enjoy art or antiques it is a definite must! There is also a restaurant in the centre which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Just a short walk off Oxford Street is a priceless gem of a museum; FREE entrance!!! Exquisite miniatures; fabulous paintings - almost luminous "chocolate box" - Boucher "The Swing" is my favourite ... very girly? OK! Check out the vast collection of armour, swords and other death-dealing paraphernalia ... hungry? The inner courtryard provides delectable snacks, meals and time to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I came across the Wallace Collection almost by accident in a guide book because it was near where we were staying. So if like me you havn't heard off it before and wonder why not, don't worry. A short stroll from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, the Wallace Collection is housed in over 20 galleries in a beautiful... More

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Emsworth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Incredable collection-must be seen! Until you have seen the original Laughing Cavalier you don't realise how cheeky he looks. The two-tiered restaurant is excellent.

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