Museums · London
Museum of London
London's history from prehistory to present — relocating to Smithfield in 2026.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Museum of London — currently mid-relocation from London Wall to a new site at Smithfield Market (reopening 2026) — covers London's history from prehistory to the present, holding the Roman London Wall fragment, a 1666 burning-of-London diorama, the Lord Mayor's State Coach, and the Cheapside Hoard of Tudor jewellery. Free entry; one of the most-visited London museums for schools and families.
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Place summary
The Museum of London is located in the City of London, EC2Y. This modern museum focuses on the history and development of London from prehistoric times to the present. It serves as a key resource for understanding the city's evolution.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5176, -0.0967
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- manual: museum-of-london (manual)
- wikipedia: Museum of London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of London?
- Museum of London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 5HN), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- When was Museum of London built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- How do I get to Museum of London?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 5HN. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.