Museum of London
Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
The Museum of London tells the story of London from pre-historic times through reconstructed interiors and street scenes, alongside displays of original artefacts found during the museum's archaeological digs.
A redevelopment project is currently transforming the Stuart, Victorian and Twentieth Century galleries. Our early galleries remain open and a series of topical exhibitions will keep the story of London alive.
The Museum is committed to making its collections accessible to all who wish to learn from them.
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 0870 444 3850. 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
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
The collections are divided between two departments:
The Department of Early London History: 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 Later London History: Material relating to London from c.1700 to the present day.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Medicine, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
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
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
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Museum of London: London's Burning Exhibition
Less than a dozen people died in London's fire of 1666 and yet it has had a lasting effect on the city. Find out how the Great Fire shaped the London we know today in this new, free exhibition.
Suitable for
- All ages
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE
Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Museum of London Under 5's events: join us every Wednesday!
Join us every Wednesday during term time for events specifically for Under 5's
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
Advanced booking required on 0207 001 9844
Museum of London family event: story time
Join the Museum's gallery hosts to discover stories from and about London.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Where
Sundays only: Museum of London
Admission
NO booking required. Sessions at various times SUNDAY'S ONLY throughout June and July.
Check with our Box Office on 020 7001 9844
Museum of London family event: reach for the sky
The Gherkin, Big Ben or the BT Tower. What kind of building do you like to see on London's skyline? Design your own famous building in this art workshop.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No bookings required drop-in sessions last 1 hour and 30 minutes at 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
Museum of London family event: Londinium alive!
Meet a Roman and learn what life was like in the city 2000 years ago.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required sessions last 30 minutes at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Museum of London adult event: Roman fort gate
Join our curator for a tour of the remains of the west gate of the Roman fort that lies beneath the streets next to the Museum
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required visits last 30 minutes at 11am and 12 noon
Museum of London family event: Roman leather working
Discover the trade secrets of Roman leatherworkers in this demonstration
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required. Drop-in sessions last 1 hour and 30 minutes at 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Museum of London adult event: London's Burning
This tour of our "London's Burning" exhibition examines what London was like in 1666
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
3-3:30pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required
Museum of London adult event: people by the hundreds and thousands
Archaeologist Andrew Westman investigates public buildings in London, which in their day, were quite new types of building open to the public - underground railway stations, hostels, police courts and pubs for example
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
1:10-1:50pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required.
Museum of London adult event: Wear your heart on your lapel
Take a look at badges relating to the events and issues of London's history over the last 50 years.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
3-3:45pm
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required.
Museum of London family event: Saxon tales
Join the scop, a Saxon storyteller, and help him prepare to entertain King Alfred.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Where
Museum of London
Admission
FREE. No booking required sessions last 30 minutes at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
This event is BSL interpreted
Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Website
Telephone
020 7001 9844
Fax
020 7600 1058
