Curator’s Blog Category

Before the Freud Museum existed, the house was a family home. Explore how 20 Maresfield Gardens has evolved.

The Freud Museum London recently received a generous donation from the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust: the painting Psychoanalyst by Marie-Louise von Motesiczky.

Amidst Freud’s extensive collection of antiquities are examples of ancient mirrors. The earliest mirrors come from Egypt and surrounding countries, from as early as 2289 BC.

As well as European antiquities, Freud's collection includes a fascinating group of treasures from Central and South America. 

Renowned conservator Julia Park-Newman discusses working on Freud's antiquities.

Curator Sophie Leighton on attending a play session at Corner House, a club for vulnerable children.