London - Foundling Museum (formerly Thomas Coram Foundation for Children)
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The Foundling Hospital was established by Captain Thomas Coram in 1739 to care for abandoned children. William Hogarth painted a portrait of the founder and persuaded other artists to present pictures to the foundation in order to raise money for its charitable purposes. In 1926 the hospital moved to Berkhamsted but the gallery (Foundling Hospital Art Treasures) remained in London.
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Address:
Foundling Museum (formerly Thomas Coram Foundation for Children), 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ, England
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Tips: It is advisable to telephone before arriving.
Facilities: Gift shop
Transit: Underground: Russell Square, King's Cross, Euston.
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