Meet Sofiia, Aliesia and Yuliia – three friends from Mykolaiv in Ukraine.

The trio were 16 when the war broke out in 2022 and were scattered across Europe overnight.

👁️Discover their stories in our exhibition, 'Polly Braden: Leaving Ukraine': bit.ly/3UMO4Vj

Once you visit the Foundling Museum, you'll never forget the Foundling Museum ❤️

Hear lemn sissay OBE FRSL talk about what makes our Museum so memorable.

See what's on and book your visit: ow.ly/EHMG50Rb87i

Beautiful photo exhibition Foundling Museum showcasing stories of women and children who were forced to flee 🇺🇦in 2022. How do you pack to leave when you are fleeing rockets, said one woman. Even clothes feel like an indulgence. Very moving and personal stories.

This one's for the music history buffs 🎼

Peek into the fascinating artefacts housed in the Gerald Coke and Handel collection that tell us about music, philanthropy and the Foundling Hospital with Librarian Katharine Hogg. ow.ly/SMZi50R6tN5

Marching into Spring like...

This photograph from our archive was taken at the Redhill Foundling Hospital, 1926-35

Our ears are burning...👂

Our Director, Emma Ridgway and Trustee, lemn sissay OBE FRSL were on BBC Radio 4 this weekend, discussing the history of the Foundling Hospital and the museum today. Take a listen!

bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… (from 21mins and 40secs in)

Traditionally hot cross buns were eaten on Good Friday. Luffmann Atterbury, appointed music master at the Foundling Hospital in 1773, is credited with composing the popular song. You can listen to it here youtube.com/watch?v=XxiZOl… Foundling Museum IAML(UK & Ireland)

Get creative and have fun in our family workshops this Easter holiday!🐰🌸🐑

Try your hand at bookbinding, sewing or clay modelling - there's something for every family!

Find out more and book your tickets by clicking here: foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/easter-w…