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Great Arthur House at Golden Lane Estate, 1958 © Henry Grant Collection/Museum of London

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon

Wed 29 Feb, 1-2pm

Discover more about the renowned architectural firm responsible for the Brutalist architecture of the Barbican Estate with historian Elain Harwood.

Over 1,700 Valentine cards produced in the city now available to view online

14 February 2012

By the mid 1820s it was estimated that 200,000 Valentines circulated around London. With the advent of the standardised penny postal service in 1840, Valentine cards became an even more popular expression of affection. Find out more in a series of collections online blog posts here.

Dickens and London creative

Dickens and London

9 Dec 2011 – 10 Jun 2012

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through, you'll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings.

Our Dickens: Dark London app makes The Sunday Times App List for 2012

29 January 2012

Chosen as one of the top 500 apps by The Sunday Times. Dickens: Dark London our interactive graphic novel for iPad and iPhone produced to coincide with our current exhibition Dickens and London is currently available to download in ongoing editions on iTunes.

Dickens and London

Dickens and London artwork

Until 10 Jun 2012

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years. Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections, you'll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings.

Find out more about Dickens and London

Streets of Gold

Alberta Whittle - Streets of Gold

Until 15 Apr 2012

In partnership with award-winning arts organisation motiroti, this multi-media art exhibition explores the influence London has had on the work of five international artists who have recently settled in the capital.

Find out more about Streets of Gold

Opening Times

FREE Admission

  • Monday to Sunday: 10am-6pm
  • Please note: galleries begin to close at 5.40pm
  • Closed: 24 to 26 December

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