Have you explored The Wallace Collection? Nestled in the streets near Selfridges and offering a view of the charming yet secluded Manchester Square gardens, The Wallace Collection holds a special place as one of the museums in London.
Situated at Hertford House, The Wallace Collection houses artworks amassed by the Marquesses of Hertford during the 18th and 19th centuries.
While renowned for its notable paintings by Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Titian, the museum also boasts an exceptional array of European arms and armour, Renaissance artefacts, and significant French furniture pieces, including a desk once owned by Marie Antoinette.
With free admission, The Wallace Collection allows for manageable, brief visits. Visitors can explore various facets of the collection, such as Renaissance objects and sculptures, leaving the Old Masters for another day.
Secondly, the museum doesn't draw the massive crowds that flock to the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square.
The collection was generously bequeathed to the nation in 1897.
The experience at The Wallace Collection is more refined, especially when taking a break in the cafe and restaurant located in the airy central atrium.
Once you are done exploring the art, enjoy a relaxing pitstop at their restaurant and a more laid-back cafe which can be found in the sunlit courtyard with a glass roof.
