Why shop at the Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum tells the story of the UK’s first children’s charity and its first public art gallery.

Our Shop offers books and gifts based upon the Hospital's founding principles, conceived by Thomas Coram. We have novels and memoirs about those who have experienced care. We produce bespoke designs by contemporary artists and pieces inspired by our unique collection of art and artefacts; from Hogarth and Handel, to Lemn Sissay and Jacqueline Wilson.

Our mission is to support artists, designers, authors and suppliers whose values align with ours. 

Every purchase in our shop - online or in-store - helps support the Foundling Museum.