The Duke's Guest at Apsley House
21 Nov
An evening at Apsley House introducing guests to Regency-era ball etiquette and entertainment. Attendees can dance, try cards and dice, and enjoy a welcome drink.
Westminster
Westminster is a central London district famed for its iconic landmarks, political institutions, and vibrant cultural scene, easily explored on foot and accessible by train and public transport.
BSL Tour of the Foundling Museum
24 Oct
A British Sign Language tour led by Alan Murray MBE explores the Foundling Museum’s history and main collection. The ticket also includes entry to the temporary exhibitions.
Abolition Song and its Legacies
16 Oct (next Friday)
A six-musician ensemble performs rarely heard British anti-slavery songs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, alongside readings from Black writers of the period. The concert concludes with an open discussion about the music’s legacy, memory and ongoing struggles for justice.
Women, Gin & ‘Sin’: Immersive Tour & Gin Tasting
6 Nov
An immersive theatrical tour explores women’s lives and hidden feminist history in 18th-century London, followed by a tutored tasting of three styles of gin and related cocktails. The event includes a welcome gin cocktail and is for over-18s only.
Bloomsbury’s Best-Kept Secrets Walking Tour
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A guided walking tour through Bloomsbury explores stories of people and events that shaped the area, including its literary and LGBTQ+ history. The tour starts outside the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel and ends at the Foundling Museum.
Holding the Child: Mothers, Madonnas & Loss in Renaissance Art
23 Oct
An introductory talk exploring motherhood, pregnancy, loss and gendered expectations through Renaissance paintings, including Madonna and Child images and portraits of pregnant women. It is offered live at the Foundling Museum or online.
Meet the Experts: Wet-Nursing the Foundling Babies
9 Oct
A talk exploring the history of wet-nursing in England and its role in feeding babies brought to the Foundling Hospital. Attendees can hear about the experiences of wet nurses and infants, followed by an opportunity to ask questions; the talk is available in person or online.
Curators Tour at Apsley House
5 Nov, 3 Dec
The Keeper of the Wellington Collection leads a specialist guided tour of the first Duke of Wellington’s home and its art collection.
Hidden Gardens of London Walking Tour
25 Oct
A guided walking tour of the City of London’s gardens, exploring their history and visiting churchyards, gardens belonging to Livery Companies and other green spaces.
Near Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum in London tells the history of the 18th-century Foundling Hospital, featuring art collections and historic interiors, with full wheelchair accessibility and facilities for children.