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Wallace Collection


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 1,244 attractions in London
Traveller 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 » 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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Attraction type: Art gallery, Art gallery, Historic home
Address: Hertford House
Manchester Square London W1U 3BN
England
Tel: 44 20 7563 9500
Fax: 44 20 7224 2155

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4 of 5 stars
Berkshire, UK
26 Nov 2009

This was a very enjoyable collection, great themes in the paintings and interesting furniture all splendidly set in the grand old family house. Not so much impressed by the current Damien Hirst exhibition or lunch - lovely atrium and coffee/cake fine, but we found the lunch food disappointing for the price and service was slow and offhand. more

11 Nov 2009

A short walk from either Marble Arch or Bond Street is the Wallace collection. There are some amazing finds, from Madame Pompadour's Sevres china tea sets to jewelry from the medieval era to an astounding collection of armory and portraits. There is something for everyone's taste. And best of all, admission is free. They serve a wonderful tea, and you're... more

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5 of 5 stars
Oakland, California
5 Oct 2009

The pieces are over the top, but the layout within the home helps you to imagine what life for the privelage might have been like. After you've done all the typical tourist attractions, come to this musuem-its a gem for your London experience. And stay for the cafe! We had tea, but also saw families and business meetings happening in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
18 Sep 2009

The Wallace Collection in London, little known but truely a gem and not very well known. You need to search it out and perhaps do a little walking or just get a cab. The children may well love it, fantastic collection of armour, paintings pottery etc everything, will take you way more time to see it all than you expect.... more

Stunning
21 Jul 2009

Its great. You should go, even if you only pop in, (admission is free and its in the center of London, near to other tourist attractions), but there's a good chance you'll spend much longer than you planned for there. The collection and interior of the house are beautiful and magnificent. You can see Fragonard's 'The Swing'. I recommend looking... more

Amazing
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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
8 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Wallace Collection had been on our to-do list for several London visits and we went there on a Sunday morning in June and we agree with the previous reviews that.. “It is simply amazing!”……… Although much larger than we were expecting it is very intimate and comfortable to visit . As all the previous reviewers have said the collection... more

20 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A hidden gem, tucked-away in a leafy square just behind Selfriges store on frenetic Oxford Street, but not to be missed. Personally,not enamoured by flouncy flashy French styles of art, but nevertheless entirely 'gobsmacked' by the sheer scale and quality on display here. Such an experience too to come face to face with Rembrandt's selfportrait as well as the Laughing... more

A Must-see
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5 of 5 stars
North Berwick Scotland
14 Jan 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

The Wallace Collection had been on my to-do list for several London visits and I finally made it in January. It is simply amazing! The collection reflects the acquisitions by one family over 4 generations and it is immense. Yet the museum is quite manageable and friendly for a day's outing. All in all it is a quite intimate experience.... more

Amazing!
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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
11 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was blown away by the Wallace Colletion. I'm not educated in art history but the art work here is amazing. Beautiful rococo work. It helped that I was with people who knew a lot about the collection but well worth the visit even if you dont know everything about what is in there. Lots of boulle furniture, armor, sevre... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
28 Mar 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

I had heard of the Wallace Collection many times, but had never visited it in my many visits to London. Only now do I realize how much of an omission it was. The Collection is located in Hertoford House, a beautiful mansion in Manchester Square, in the heart of London. It contains mostly French XVII and XVIII century objets d'art,... more

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Wallace Collection Address

Hertford House | Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, England
Tel: 44 20 7563 9500 Fax: 44 20 7224 2155