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Museum of London

The Museum of London sits on the site of Aldersgate, one of the old gates into the walled city of London. A section of the walls, originally built by the Romans, and surviving into medieval times, can be seen beside the museum.

The museum houses over a million items related to the history of London. The display is arranged chronologically. You begin with a film describing this part of Britain before London existed. The film takes you all the way back to the Ice Ages, when the ice front advanced into what is now north London.

 

 

 

Model of the first London Bridge

Walking on through the museum, displays illuminate all periods following the Roman founding of London. There are artefacts, models, and the recreation of whole streets from the London of the past.

 

Opening Times: The museum is open daily Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.50pm and Sunday 12 midday - 5.50pm, last admission 5.30pm. The museum is closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January. The lower galleries are closed for refurbishment during 2008. Significant work is also taking place during January and February to the upper galleries.

Entry to the main galleries is free.

Directions: The Museum of London is at the east end of London Wall. Click here for an interactive map centred on the Museum of London.

Access: wheelchair access is good to all areas. Audio guides, magnifying glasses, large print floor plan, and touch tours are all available. Guide dogs are permitted. There are regular tours with a sign language interpreter and a lip speaker. Hearing loops are available in the lecture theatre and in the classrooms.

Contact:

phone: +44 (0) 870 444 3852

web site: www.museumoflondon.org.uk