Museum of London
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past.
Venture into the new £20 million Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated 18th century pleasure gardens and marvel at the Lord Mayor’s Coach in its new illuminated showcase. You can also discover prehistoric, Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart London, explore the Great Fire of 1666 and enjoy a full programme of events and exhibitions for all ages.
The Museum is committed to making its collections accessible to all who wish to learn from them.
The entire collection of the Museum of London is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Wheelchairs: The Museum has powered and manual wheelchairs, which may be borrowed free of charge for the duration of your visit. Please ask at the admissions desk.
Large print events brochures, map and audio guides: Our events brochure and map of the Museum's galleries is available in large print. Please ask upon arrival or telephone 020 7001 9844. There are also audio tours available. The tour is available free of charge to blind or partially sighted visitors.
Induction loop: The Museum's audio facilities (including audio tours) are suitable for the hard of hearing. Our induction loops can be used by any visitor with a hearing aid fitted with a T switch.
Events: We have a range of events which are suitable for blind or partially sighted visitors. Please ask for an events brochure or call our box office team on 0870 444 3850. They will be pleased to assist you.
Toilets and lifts: There are disabled toilets and access by lift to all levels of the Museum. Please telephone 0870 444 3850 prior to your visit if you would like further details.
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
The entire collection of the Museum of London is a Designated Collection of national importance.
The museum of London charts the history of the capital and its people from the prehistoric period to the present day. Its galleries and exhibitions make sensitive use of both traditional and modern interactive techniques, and the museum has long been committed to educational and outreach services.
The extensive collections contain highly significant ranges of archaeological material from London, and include the London Archaeological Archive of finds and records from over 25 years of excavations. Social and working history collections, costume and decorative arts, paintings, pictures and photographs illustrate London's development since 1700, and the museum's contemporary collecting policy seeks to reflect the ever-changing pattern of London life in London.
The collections are divided between two departments:
The Department of Archaeological Collections and Archive: Material relating to London from the prehistoric period to c.1700. This includes the Archaeological Archive, housing material from archaeological excavations in London.
The Department of History Collections: Material relating to London from c.1700 to the present day.
Collection details
Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Personalities, Music, Medicine, Maritime, Land Transport, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Prehistoric
- Roman
- Saxon and Medieval
- Tudor and Stuart
- Costume and Decorative Arts
- Oral History and Contemporary Collecting
- The Collecting 2000 project
- Painting, Prints and Drawings
- Photographs
- Social and Working History
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Streets of Gold
See London through the eyes of five international artists new to the city, presenting works that reflect a synergy between their stories and London's rich cultural heritage.
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Exhibitions-Displays/StreetsofGold.htm
Dickens and London
Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections, you'll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings. Paintings, photographs, costume and objects will illustrate themes that Dickens wove into his works, while rarely seen manuscripts including Bleak House and David Copperfield – written in the author’s own hand – will offer clues to his creative genius.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Museum of London
Admission
Adult £8 (£7 advance booking)
Child/concession £6 (£5 advance booking)
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Exhibitions-Displays/Dickens+and+London.htm
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Museum of London family event: the Real Miss Havisham
Dickens based many of his characters on real people. You might be surprised to discover who was behind the eccentric and memorable Miss Havisham in this drop-in storytelling session. Please note this event is not being held on Tuesday 14 February.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 7-10
- 16-17
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London family event: the Real Miss Havisham
Dickens based many of his characters on real people. You might be surprised to discover who was behind the eccentric and memorable Miss Havisham in this drop-in storytelling session. Please note this event is not being held on Tuesday 14 February.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 7-10
- 16-17
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London adult event: Pleasure Garden Ball
Make a date for this night of dancing, drinking and decadence as we recreate Georgian London's quintessential pastime - strutting your stuff in the pleasure garden - with a flirty Valentine's twist. Learn to dance with an 18th-century girl band, hear saucy poetry by Write Queer London, discover fashion dandy-style, and design and wear your own alluring masquerade mask.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
6:45-9:45pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
Tickets £6, concessions £5. Advance booking required.
Website
Museum of London family event: Dickens' children
Use the Museum's collection of objects, paintings and photographs to explore the work and play of children at the time of Charles Dickens.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 14-15
- 7-10
- Family friendly
When
12-3pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London family event: the Real Miss Havisham
Dickens based many of his characters on real people. You might be surprised to discover who was behind the eccentric and memorable Miss Havisham in this drop-in storytelling session. Please note this event is not being held on Tuesday 14 February.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 7-10
- 16-17
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London family event: the Real Miss Havisham
Dickens based many of his characters on real people. You might be surprised to discover who was behind the eccentric and memorable Miss Havisham in this drop-in storytelling session. Please note this event is not being held on Tuesday 14 February.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 7-10
- 16-17
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London family event: Caring for Dickens
Find out how the Museum's conservators look after objects used in Dickens' time.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 11-13
- Especially for children
When
11:30am-3:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London adult event: Archaeology up Close
Drop in on our free monthly handling session with members of the Museum's Archaeological Collections Department.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
12-2pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/Archaeologyevents.htm
Museum of London adult event: Roman fort visit
Tour the remains of the western gate of London's Roman military fort, located beneath the streets next to the Museum.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
2-3:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/Archaeologyevents.htm
Museum of London family event: mapping Dickens' London
Make a map to guide you through Dickens' London, and the places he visited for inspiration for his stories in this free family art workshop.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 11-13
When
12:30-4pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/HalfTermMOL.htm
Museum of London adult event: Chamberlin, Powell and Bon
Discover more about the renowned architectural firm responsible for the Brutalist architecture of the Barbican Estate with historian Elian Harwood.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
1-2pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/MeetTheExpert.htm
Museum of London adult event: Simon Callow on Dickens
The eminent actor, writer and director offers a fresh perspective on Dickens, uncovering not only a literary great but a true showman.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
8-9:30pm
Admission
£6 (concessions £5)
Website
Simon Callow on Dickens
Eminent actor, writer and director, Simon Callow, offers a fresh perspective on Dickens uncovering not only a literary great but a true showman who adored the stage.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
8-9:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
£6 (concessions £5)
Website
Dickens and London at Foyles
Exhibition curator Alex Werner examines how Dickens used and described London and how his writings have shaped the way we view the 19th century city.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
6:30-7:30pm
Where
Foyles Bookshop, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB.
Admission
Free no booking required.
Website
Museum of London adult event: Dickens, crime and Victorian London
Join best selling author Judith Flanders and Dickens and London exhibition curator Alex Werner as they explore crime and punishment in Dickensian London at this panel discussion event.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
£10 (Times+ members £7.50). Book in advance online or by telephone on 0871 620 4025.
Website
Museum of London adult event: The Dispossessed: poverty in London
Join the Evening Standard editor, Geordie Greig and journalist David Cohen as they discuss how hardship can be alleviated in London and discover the initiatives supported by the paper's Dispossessed fundraising campaign.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
£6 (concessions £5) - £2 of which goes to the Dispossessed fund.
Website
Museum of London adult event: archaeology up close
Drop in on our free monthly handling session with members of the Museum's Archaeological Collections Department.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
12-2pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/Archaeologyevents.htm
Museum of London adult event: Roman fort visit
Tour the remains of the western gate of London's Roman military fort, located beneath the streets next to the Museum.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
2-3:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http:// http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/Archaeologyevents.htm
Museum of London adult event: 10 years of the Archaeological Archive
The Museum of London’s Archaeological Archive and Research Centre celebrates 10 years with a series of hands-on events at the Museum of London from 16 January to 23 March.
Why not join the celebrations at the drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the museum foyer and Archaeology in Action display every Monday,Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm from from 16 January to 23 March.
Suitable for
- 18+
Where
Museum of London
Museum of London family event: London rebuilt
Create a panorama of London, the way you see it and add your favourite building or set the tone for future buildings in this creative art workshop.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 5-6
- 14-15
- 7-10
When
12:30-4pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Family-events/WeekendsMOL.htm
Museum of London adult event: occupation, protest, riot: documenting social unrest
A panel including Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller discuss how recent social unrest should be documented for future generations.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-9pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
£6 (concessions £5)
Website
Museum of London adult event: looking at leatherwaer
Gain insight into the Museum's vast holdings of Roman and medieval leather objects with Jackie Keily, Curator of Archaeological Collections.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
1-2pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Adult-events/MeetTheExpert.htm
Museum of London family event: animated animals
Join our digital learning team and bring some of the animals in our galleries to life - make them move or make them talk you decide in this free drop-in workshop.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 7-10
When
12:30-4:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Website
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Events/
Twilight tour of the Archaeological Archive
Go behind-the-scenes of the Museum’s Archaeological Archive after hours, as part of Museums at Night. With curator talks and tours discover finds from a stone age axe to 17th century chamber pots. There will also be an opportunity to take part in activities, including making chain mail and Roman makeup.
Suitable for
- 18+
Where
Mortimer Wheeler House, 46 Eagle Wharf Road, London, N1 7ED
Admission
£6 (concs £5, Friends £4) book in advance 020 7001 9844
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Museum of London
London Wall
London
City of London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
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