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Learn about the charitable institution that tells the story of the capital from its first settlers to modern times. Find out who we are, what we do, and how you can work with us or hire a venue.
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The London Museum opens at Kensington Palace, near Hyde...
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We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new...
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The London Museum at West Smithfield. Our London Wall site...
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Museum of London. The Museum of London is a museum in London, covering the history of the city from prehistoric to modern times, with a particular focus on social history. It was formed in 1976 by amalgamating collections previously held by the City Corporation at the Guildhall Museum (founded in 1826) and of the London Museum (founded in 1911).
- Sharon Ament
- 141,835 (2021)
- December 1976; 46 years ago
The Museum of London is moving from its current site at 150 London Wall to the historic market buildings at the heart of Smithfield, where it will create a new museum with distinctive spaces, innovative galleries and rich collections. The new museum will open in 2026 and will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to explore London's history, culture and creativity in a unique and accessible way.
Then venture into the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens and marvel at the magnificent Lord Mayor’s Coach. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm (galleries close at 4.40pm). Closed 24-26 December. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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The Museum of London has closed its doors at the London Wall site and will reopen in 2026 as the London Museum at West Smithfield. The new museum will cover key moments in the city's history from the Roman era to the digital age, and will also feature a civic space, a "museum high street" and a Fabric festival.
May 2, 2024 · Museum of London, museum dedicated to recording and representing the history of the London region from prehistoric times to the present day. It is the largest urban-history museum in the world. Among the many popular exhibits are a diorama of the 1666 Great Fire of London and the lord mayor’s state coach from 1757.
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