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Museum of London


Our lower galleries are currently shut for an exciting redevelopment but you can still enjoy London's history up to 1666.


Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Roman rule, and wonder at medieval London.

Guided walk

People on a previous Museum walkAlbertropolis

Sun 19 Jul, 11am – 1pm

Explore the Kensington of Prince Albert including museum exteriors, churches, and Albert's own memorial.

Lunchtime lecture

People listening to lecturePeople by the hundreds and thousands

Thu 23 Jul, 1.10-1.50pm

Archaeologist Andrew Westman investigates public buildings built in the 19th and 20th century.

Wear your heart on your lapel

BadgesFri 24 Jul, 3-3.40pm

Take a look at badges relating to the events and issues of London's history over the last 50 years. You can also bring in or make your own. 

Forward to Freedom

Photograph of anti-apartheid demonstration in London

Forward to Freedom celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Anti-Apartheid Movement, who played a central role in the liberation of South Africa.

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Flashback

Portrait of schoolboys with Selfridges Lift

Don't miss the stunning new commission by artist Tom Hunter.

Like a time lord travelling from one moment to the next Hunter has stolen moments from different eras to create eight surprising portraits.

Redevelopment work

Museum of London building hoardings

The lower galleries at Museum of London, which explore the city’s history from 1666 onwards, are closed until 2010 for an exciting transformation.

Exciting news! The first object has been installed in the new galleries.

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