The Wallace Collection Reviews

This museum and home cover a city block! Wallace donated it all to London with the express condition that none of it would ever be sold or loaned! It is spectacular!

Always lovely to be here, it's still free although none you can book time slots for your museum tour. That said, all... And I mean ALL the staff are still as amazing as ever, and although they have had a 3 or 4 month break they all seem pleased and eager as always to invite you into their slice of heaven. Loved this visit and although not everything is open, how can you complain? It's all free.

Outstanding. Free to enter. Donations encouraged

A treasure trove and a time capsule. Big enough to engage and amaze, small enough to be manageable and not overwhelming like the major museums in London

Guys, it is amazing!!!! For any of you who haven't visited this place but only checking on Google maps, I totally recommend this place to you!!!! You must go, it is so amazing All rooms are lavishly furnished and decorated, all collections are so fine and exquisite. You get to see the finest collection of europe in one house!!!! And the guided tour was amazing. (Especially the lady named Philippe) Absolutely loved it.

A truly magnificent and opulent collection. Located in Manchester Square and easily reached by public transport options. Allow at least two hours to do it justice, if not more. Unbelievably, it s free to access with only the suggestion of a donation to keep this all going. A visit is highly recommended.

Stunning private collection tucked away behind busy Oxford Street - free!!! The house is huge and has a huge collection of Baroque and Rococo art, paintings, furniture, vases, clocks... The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back. The only shame us that the lovely cafe' is closed, i would have loved to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere but COVID restrictions do not make it possible.

Great collection of swords and armor along with the paintings. This was the second time there. First was before covid and there was more to see. There is a one way system in place, but that only means more time in one gallery to really take it all in.

The Wallace Collection is a gem, not so much for its wonderful and eclectic art, furniture, amour, and ceramic displays (with a strong french influence) but for the ambiance and insights it offers. It is a warm life experience greater than the sum of its parts. There are daily free special and regular tours. It's summed up by one of its famous works, The Laughing Cavalier, all good fun.

A terrific find off the beaten track. And wow.... what a private collection

Anyone living in London should definitely explore this little hidden treasure; you can spend here as much of little as you want to; some of the collection seems a bit random but you can always move on.

Located in a very central part of London(near station is Bond Street) but it seems to be in a completely different era in the beautiful Manchester Square; and the best part is that it is never too crowded.

One and only! Try to find the painting named "Bashibozouk". History...yes! Just do it. ;)

We loved this place it s like a hidden gem! The rooms are really overwhelming with how beautiful they are, there is wall art and beautiful pictures/ decorations. You can go in for free and look around. The workers were also really nice and it wasn t very packed. Also easily accessible. Definitely would visit it once. There is also some antique jewellery and a room full of swords. Extremely beautiful.

It was incredible. I should have allowed myself more time to visit it. I highly recommend it.

I had a wonderful few hours walking around the Wallace Collection. It is filled with a plethora of arts including renaissance paintings and European arms and armour. Moreover, I joined the gallery talk at 1pm and it was excellent, funny and engaging. I highly recommend the Smartify app too; it feels like I'm taking home some of my favourite pieces of art from my visit.

To be able to walk through an art display with loads of paintings. Armoury and other antiques in the center of London for free is amazing. It has an nicely set out coffee shop. They do have a donations box so drop a couple of quid to help keep these treasures open. It was a great place to stroll around and for free worth a visit. Well set out.

Very cute exposition on Manolo Blanik, warning: very girly!

Absolutely wonderful museum which is like walking through someone's private house. Well, actually, that's exactly what it is - or rather, was! Every sumptuous room is a winner, packed to the rafters with French porcelain and paintings by the likes of Velazquez, Titian and Rembrandt, beautifully displayed against rich red, deep blue blend emerald green brocade wallpaper. You'll need way more than two hours to get round this place - in fact, far better to split it across a couple of days. There's also a cafe and restaurant in the centre of the museum, in a covered courtyard serving very tasty fayre, including brunch and the staff are very pleasant, albeit a wee bit slow - coffee took an age to arrive but maybe they're short staffed in the kitchen? Entrance to the museum is free but please, make a voluntary donation. This place deserves it.

Amazing collection of collections! Beautifully curated. Just off Oxford Street housed in a mansion off a quiet Square. Amour, ceramics, paintings and much much more!

Loved it. Beautiful building with amazing decor. Lots of art supported by a free phone app that will tell you all about any art work you point it at. Staff were great. I didnt go with children but they seem child friendly with activities for them listed on the website.

Great place to visit. A fascinating collection and enjoy a delicious lunch too. Best to make a reservation but not essential

Beautiful house full of great works of art and antiques in room settings. A gem just five minutes from Oxford Street and free to visit. Afternoon tea in the lovely atrium restaurant highly recommended. Book in advance as it gets very busy.

Amazing history and amazing art. Some of the 15th Century Flemish works just blow your mind. The detail is something else. I had to take pictures just so I could zoom in and see them more clearly. There is also some proper old stuff here. Think circa 1350 for the depiction of the Crucifixion. Another highlight has got to be the Samurai sword. The workmanship is something else and looks like it was made yesterday. Incredible.

Great collection and good social distancing measures

For fine arts, fine French 17th to 18th century furniture, decorative arts, Sevres porcelain, arms and armour etc. then this is the finest collection to visit and enjoy. Also there are lunch time talks and lectures which you can attend free of charge. Very accessable, excellent restaurant & shop, very well curated, informative publications..............One of the best museums and galleries in London

Fabulous interiors and world class art (and a nice cafe/restaurant)

Amazing collection of art and armour in a beautiful house. Very nice restaurant in covered courtyard to stop and have some refreshments before tackling the first floor!!! I can highly recommend the carrot cake!!!

One of the best galleries in London. paintings of Rubens, Rembrandt, Hals are there. A mighty collection of armour, guns, and swords as well.
I was really surprised by the Wallace Collection.
You'll dive into the 17-18th century. This gallery has a lot to offer for a free attraction. Just walk slowly thru the halls of this amazing gallery,you wouldn't regret.

Great selection of art work, armour, porcelain and furniture. Small(ish) building so not difficult to see all exhibits. Great cafe in cover central quad.

Fabulous free to enter collection of French art and furniture from 1600s to French Revolution. Our group paid for a guided tour and he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Worth paying several visits as there is so much to see and a restaurant in the courtyard.

Very interesting museum. The weapons and armor are very fascinating and definitely my favorite part of the museum. All the items are kept in pristine condition. The museum doesn't really look that large from the outside but there is definitely a lot to see

I have such a wonderful time there, all the works, paintings and collections were splendid.
I spend around 2 hours and half inside, well it wasn't that big the Gallery itself, but there are so many things to look at. Every pieces of art and collections have been represent in their best way, the description are easily understand. You can also use 'Smartify' application to scan some artwork and read more description, which is so helpful. Works there were separated by era which well describe at the beginning of the room.
Good for inspiration, such a nice place for hanging out with friends and family even tho I went there alone, but I have such a great time.
If you love art, this is the place for you, highly recommend.

Very nice place! Definitely a hidden gem of free museums.

Beautiful collection of paintings, furniture and armour(!), free to enter but give them a donation to keep this place alive for the future.

It has got a very impressive collection of art. I enjoyed my short visit.

Wonderfull art in a magnificient setting ,lovely restaurant/cafe also

This is an amazing exhibition. So much to see and enjoy. Wonderful pictures, furniture, china, and so much more! Beautiful!

Really nice exhibition in a rare quiet part of Central London. Saw a lot of stuff from all over the world, paintings, writings and weapons. The armory was my favourite part, the armours, guns and swords were a sight to behold. Staff were nice but it did feel like at times that we were being followed around. That is a minor criticism. The restaurant in the central part looked nice, didn't get a chance to enjoy it but would like to one day. For a free exhibition this was impressive.

When Manolo Blahnik meets high tea meets private art collection. There s no way I could resist - here at The Wallace Collection restaurant.

Wallace Museum has long been one of my favorite museums in town, where they randomly put the famed rococo painting The Swing in the middle of a wall crammed among other pieces. They are currently doing a collab with Manolo Blahnik for a special exhibition. And the afternoon tea at the pink voguish dining hall is not one to miss

One of the greatest art and armour collections in all the world, the Wallace Collection offers a unique way by which to experience the art which lends itself to a far more comfortable and interesting experience than visiting an ordinary museum. I would strongly reccomend anyone in London to visit the Wallace Collection, to not do so would be to deprive yourself of what would have been a most immersive and, perhaps, enjoyable experiences of art.

An often overlooked collection of baroque and sometimes unusual pieces.
Armour and weapons are not things that I am normally interested in,
but the art was impressive, if a little overwhelming at times.
Free entry, but it is somewhat inconveniently located if you are traveling by
the Underground as it is nowhere near a station. Perhaps Bond st would be the nearest?

Awesome collection of different artifacts including weapons and armour from armies such as the ottoman, Indian, French and Persian. There were also many art pieces and the furniture of Marie Antoinette! Very cool day out

Beautiful collection..about 2/3 RDS open.part of the Armouries still closed but definitely worth a visit

A beautiful place to visit , it's a pity the cafe is still closed .

A lot to see! This woman was crazy to leave all of this art to the nation! She should ve left it all to me!

Pity that I missed the time slot for the afternoon tea (up until 5pm!) as the garden looks stunning and the food appeared delicious too.

Free, accessible art .

Surprising a lot Dutch quality painters on display (like Rembrandt, Vermeer)

Also easy and quick access with a spot for a coffee break in the atrium.

I only found out about the Wallace Collection because of the Manolo Blahnik shoe exhibition that they had at the museum! I was blown away by the other artworks in this museum! It is an absolute secret treasure of London and I rate it higher than the V&A Museum and even some of the stuff they have in the British Museum. You have to go see it! Artwork / Paintings / some of the finest French furniture and not forgetting the Armoury!

Really interesting collection of items. Good variety as well! The canon is my favourite. They do a good afternoon tea as well in the centre of the house with lots of natural light flooding in. You could go just for that and not be disappointed.

Huge collection of paintings and sculptures, free visit (UK National Museum) and temporary exhibitions too. The building is well preserved in two floors and a patio restaurant in the middle. Very good place to visit.

Booked a free ticket for the permanent collection on their website.
I felt safe and confident with the measures they had in place, minimise number of people, one way flow, stickers on the floor to control direction and foot traffic.
The collection itself was beautiful and I loved using the smartify app to get more information about the art and furnishings. Great way to spend 2-3 hours.

One of our favourite little museums with fabulous collections and temporary exhibitions. Great stop over between Marylebone and Oxford Street shopping too.

Great collection with fancy arts and armory. They have a large amount of high quality paints and China, as well as weapons.
Their afternoon tea in the garden was great at a good price too! Around 20 for a good tasting set per person was well worth it. Love this place and would be happy to come back again for both their collections and afternoon tea.

Every where you look there is something beautiful to see. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Free entry as well, what not to like about this place.
If you are in London I strongly recommend Wallace Collection!

A beautiful house, a terrific collection of furniture, artwork, sculpture and armoury and a rather lovely venue for lunch... the Wallace Collection has free access and you could easily spend a day there if you add lunch into the visit.

A very well curated exhibition currently in the undercroft entitled Richard Wallace - the collector. Some exquisite pieces brilliantly lit in this dark and caverous underground space, there is an absolutely amazing carved boxwood triptych. Well worth taking the time to pop down and explore.

We thoroughly enjoyed this unexpected pleasure. We learned about the Wallace Collection on a walking tour of Marylebone. How awesome to imagine what it was like to live in such a premium location, and collect from around the world. Thankfully, it's been preserved for us plebians.

This place had lot of old and authentic objects If you love history and want to know about old era and its war and weapons that were being used this museum is a place to go.

Must see! Amazing collection... Always puzzled and astonished by the handworked masterpieces of grand generations!

What a magnificent collection! Went for the Forgotten Masters exhibition! Worth every pound. So wonderfully eye opening

WOW, this museum is compared to the V&A museum very small, BUT this museum is it worth to be visited! The pictures and furniture are very informative and well maintained. All rooms have a history, which is mentioned at each entrance. The museum itself doesnt charge for entering the museum, but it is asked for a donation, which is totally OK and everybody should donate, to save such small indipendent museums.

My friend & I visited the Manolo Blahnik Exhibition it was very interesting

Impressive collection of armours, weapons, furniture, paintings and so on. Free e tickets needs to be booked in advance with optional donation.

Good place to take a tea break after the museum. The price was very reasonable, and the quality of tea was good too!

An impressive private collection that enables big names of XVII and XVIII Century French painting to shine in a dream urban mansion at the heart of Marylebone. Friendly and helpful staff and a lovely inner patio with a charming cafe. Also More

In my opinion one of the best family collections of art works you will find in London. The museum is a short walk from Bond Street tube. Paintings by Rubens, Canaletto and Rembrandt to name just a few. The famous Laughing Cavalier is on display here. There is a fantastic display of horse and man armour, many rare examples. So many different and varied things to see. In the middle is a cafe and restaurant.

Not only are there beautiful must-see portraits (including the Laughing Cavalier) , but also you can see impressive relics from around the world.

Lovely museum. Slightly old fashioned and low key. Extraordinary private collection in the original house - beautiful and astonishing. Lacking modern curation (though I find that adds to the charm) Excellent temporary exhibitions downstairs.

Such a fantastic hidden gem. Has everything and more you would expect to see in a stately home. Could spend a whole day there.

We have been many times before a jewel in London. I met my soon outside today, our first trip to London in mths. Even if we are not viewing we meet have coffee breakfast ect. But sadly the restaurant is closled. This is a wonderful place and we hope the whole of you will be open soon. We will be back xx

Avante garde. A space caught in time. Spent 3 hours soaking it in.

I love this place old British style and amazing Museum

Stunning venue...the exhibition itself was is very substantial. Lots of armour from across different periods and cultures.If you are on your own you could do it in a day. If you are taking children to see this exhibition, in particular young children it may need two trips. Worth a trip.

Stunning collection of art! Even the design of the building is incredible. All staff were impeccable and so polite. Smooth and easy checking in with booked tickets and felt very safe having a look around. We'll be back!

A really superb collection of paintings, furniture and porcelain. I would say the paintings are the highlight of this exhibition without detracting anything from the fine furnishing. Don't miss the wonderful collection of Venetian View paintings in the West Gallery by Canaletto and Guardi. A conservation project is currently underway raising funds to bring the remaining paintings back to their original beauty. There are free talks in the galleries and I was priveldged to hear the chief curator talk about the works of the exhibited Guardi Venetian paintings.

So impressed with the range of art and antiques on display. Amazing to think that one person had collected it all - a stark reminder of the gap between the poor and the extremely wealthy!
The house displays its collection with a level of elegance and you'll never get bored with the vast range of collectables on display. Must-sees include The Laughing Cavalier by Frans Hals, a captivating example of the Baroque style, painted during the age of the Dutch Golden Age.

Wonderful boutique art collection displaying 18th century art. Stop by the serene restaurant that is filled with light and is a welcome oasis in the heart of Marylebone.

Impressive collection in a beautiful house with friendly and knowledgeable staff, an excellent way to spend an hour or so

This is one of London's hidden gems. While only 10mins walk from both Baker At and Oxford Street it's always quiet. But the collection is superb.
The exterior is being restored so forgive the scaffolding but the art is gorgeous and the armoury is absolutely fascinating. The vastness of the collection is staggering. You could spend hours at a time enjoying it. I'm particularly fond of the various swords from around the world and complete horse armour

So much to see it probably needs 2 visits - well organised for safety

Definitely worth a look. A hidden gem in Manchester Square. The Canaletto paintings are something to behold, utterly beautiful artwork. Great weapons area and armour for kids, lots of eateries nearby and a beautiful building. There is a cafe inside with a glass roof, good facilities and a good day out for sure.

It was wonderful to discover this hidden gem nearby Oxford Street. I will be definitely back when the restrictions will be lifted. Currently some parts are closed, but it is definitely worth to visit. There were just a few visitors and many safety measures have been put in place (I think even too many). Staff is very friendly and helpful. If I wouldn't be in a hurry I would spend two hours there, stunning concentration of the masterpieces.

Always a delight, full of wonderful things. Today I concentrated on the beautiful collection of snuff boxes. You can get food in the court and enjoy the most celebrated art gallery in London. The house is a most satisfying example of it's type and era.

Definitely a must see! I was blown away by the splendor! I have to come back with more time to spare one day. Beautiful collection!

Nice place to spend an hour or so. Free entry which is always good. Lots of pictures of dead rabbits if that's your bag. Spectacular rooms excellently maintained.

Aside from being a supremely beautiful building in the heart of Marylebone, the Wallace Collection has a very impressive collection of Dutch masters and 18th century French furniture. The lovely atrium (which is sadly closed during post-covid times but will surely open back up soon) is a bright and airy place for lunch or a drink. A heart weapons collection from all over the world lines the back half of the museum s collection. It s a wonderful space and absolutely worth a visit!

Wonderful personal collection now turned into a museum. Went there specially for the armoury but everything was good.

The regular collection of works is stunning, during my visit they paired classic paintings with Manolo Blahnik shoes, which was lovely and unexpected. The rococo paintings used as inspiration for a film about Marie Antoinette had the resulting shoes from the film displayed nearby. Along with paintings there is a fantastic armoury with an impressive variety of weapons and suits of armour. There is a restaurant inside the museum. It's easy to spend an hour or two here!

A good collection of paintings. Even better one of armour. Free entry with voluntary donation.

Fantastic private art collection. Free entry. The Armoury alone is worth a visit. The miniatures are also worth stopping for.

An unbelievably wealthy family filled their home with extraordinary art. Ostentatious? Yes, yes, yes, but so many amazing things. Don't miss the tiny light-sensitive objects tucked away in covered cabinets, can spend hours on these alone.

A magnificent and varied collection with a nice cafe/restaurant. My favourite gallery in London.

Excellent exhibits of paintings, furniture, and a vast collection of armours. Rubens landscape painting is one of the more famous and popular. Another one of his landscape painting is hung in the National Gallery. The two are supposed to be hung together.
I had a late lunch at the museum's courtyard, cauliflower soup and seabass. They were better than expected.

Awesome place, this collection is one of the most beautiful so far I've enjoyed everything and spend a lot of time in. I will like too go back any time. What was interesting was the fact that where two men's full of hospitality and kindness who let us to try and where some medieval suit parts like gloves and helmet. it was a great experience you will enjoy it I guarantee

The collection is gorgeous and walking through the home is an amazing experience.

beautiful collection with comfortable tea corner. Love ro visit again.