London Visit: Museum of London. Whether you reside in the capital or you’re here on holiday, make sure you pop along to the Museum of London. It’s located at London Wall which is near The Barbican. Entry is free except for special exhibitions. If you’re looking for free things to do in London or free museums in London this is the place for you.
Charles Booths Map of London Poverty
Museum of London Highlights
There is certainly plenty to see here. If you are limited for time, make sure you view the handy floor plans and guides which you can download from the website. The museum is divided into historic moments such as Roman London and Medieval London and even London Before London. There are some amazing artefacts to view from a Roman Bikini to Oliver Cromwell’s Death Mask.
Vespa
As you travel through time you are transported from AD right through to the present day. If you have a favourite era, whether it’s the roaring twenties or swinging sixties, you can get a sense of the scene through fashion, transportation and objects.
Victorian Walk
I particularly enjoyed the Victorian area from the Victorian Walk (replica of Victorian cobbled streets and shops) to the Pleasure Gardens and Charles Booths Map of London Poverty.
Votes for Women
The Votes for Women and Suffragette content was extremely powerful. 2018 was the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act. We sat and watched a thought-provoking video with commentary from women about the Suffragette Movement and the hunger strike. I’m sure you will also find something to stimulate your mind when you visit this museum. Keep an eye out for the special exhibitions.
London Nights Exhibition
Museum of London Information
Museum of London Entrance
To find out more visit the Museum of London Website. The address is 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN. The nearest stations are Barbican and Moorgate. You will find the entrance on a pedestrian raised walk which you can access via stairs, escalators or lifts from various points. It is well signposted so you shouldn’t have any problems. Current opening times are 10 am until 6 pm daily but is closed during Christmas so do check online. You will find a couple of eateries in the venue and a room where you can eat your own packed lunch. This museum is moving to a new site in Smithfield General Market in 2021. There is a Museum of London Docklands as well. Enjoy your visit and I hope you discover something amazing about London.
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. Thanks: Homeboy for visiting with me. Disclosure: I was given two free tickets to view the London Nights exhibit.
