The new museum coming in 2026 will be situated at the heart of the capital’s historic Smithfield area next to Farringdon. Until then, the fun continues at our Docklands museum!
From Chinese origins to becoming the UK’s national beverage, the history of tea is deeply entwined with colonial histories of sugar and the East India Company.
Explore London’s medieval scallop shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting enchantment across centuries.
These chatelaine bags, presumably belonging to Queen Victoria, are testimony to Medieval practicality and the skills of Jewish silversmiths.
What makes a book rare? Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts.
Below are some of the projects the Museum of London is working on to enhance our collections.
Curating London is a 4-year Art Council England-funded contemporary collecting programme which places Londoners’ lived experience at the heart of what we do.
Listening to London is a community-led research project, making space for new voices and interpretations of our Oral History collection.
The Museum of London is collecting both physical and digital objects to reflect the experiences of Londoners during the COVID-19 pandemic.