The Foundling Museum

This space is a meticulous recreation of the original Foundling Picture Gallery built to house the charity’s growing collection and eighteenth-century portraits of key figures from the Hospital’s beginning’s including William Hogarth’s portrait of the founder Thomas Coram. With an impressive marble fireplace, this space is perfect for larger gatherings. You can host up to 150 guests for a drinks reception ideal for networking events, book launches or up to 120 guest theatre style for lectures or presentations Historically, this space would often be used to hear the children of the Foundling sing. Today, it can be used as an enchanting setting for intimate recitals and performances. As an added highlight, our venue proudly houses a magnificent 1923 grand piano, ready to add a touch of grandeur to your event. With flexible AV equipment available including a Samsung TV Screen, wireless microphones, speakers and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, you can also host a spectacular daytime event in the grandeur of the Picture Gallery