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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 London's 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 London history. Displays are arranged chronologically. You begin during the Ice Ages, when the ice front advanced into what is now north London. Walking on through the museum, displays illuminate all periods following the Roman founding of London. There are artifacts, models, and recreations of whole streets from the London of the past. The museum also has an intersting collection of items exploring the history of fashion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Times: Open daily 10am - 6pm, last admission 5.30pm.

Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January.

Entry to the main galleries is free.

Address: Museum of London, London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN

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:

telephone: 020 7001 9844

fax: 020 7001 1058

e-mail: info@museumoflondon.org.uk

web site: www.museumoflondon.org.uk