The Foundling Museum celebrates the history of the first shelter for orphaned children and its major contributors: Thomas Coram, William Hogarth, and George Frideric Handel. The museum displays donated art and focuses on the lives of orphans. It hosts concerts, workshops, and private events. The museum is built on the original hospital site and offers […]
Foundling hospitals, also known as orphanages, care for abandoned, abused or neglected children. They were established during times of social upheaval and still exist today, providing childcare services such as adoption, foster care, and family care. Some historical examples include the London Foundling Hospital and the New York Foundling Hospital. Modern children’s hospitals may partner […]
