Museum of London closing end of 2022 for move

Yes this has been pending for a number of years. The current Museum of London has received limited updating in the meantime, but some things may not transfer so see the old ones while you can!

oooh, I loved the fact that it was right near the Roman wall!

Disappointed and excited at the same time. In my opinion, it's a highly underrated museum. I'm a big fan of local history museums and enjoyed it far more than the British Museum. Disappointed that it will remain closed until 2026, excited that I have a reason to plan a trip to London for 2026.

I’m with Allan. Underrated. I’ve always told friends to visit it. Especially first time London visitors.

Here’s to a new Museum of London to meander about in 2026!

Thanks Nance! I'd missed that!

I hadn't realized it has been open for 45 years, lol. Hmmm, yes, 1977...a good year, lol. I think I went in 1978 or so, hahaha.

So the new location isn't really that far from the old one? Looking on googlemaps it looks like it is just a few blocks. We could all volunteer to help with a human chain to move the museum displays from one to another, lol. I'm sure they would be open to that and it would help them get open sooner.

The thing I did not like about the current space is that it was so echo-y and loud, especially when there were several school groups in there. Yes, I want those kids in museums but I want some sound baffles. I agree that I did like that it was right next to the Roman Wall segment!

OP -- thank you for the heads up. As someone else mentioned I actually enjoyed the Museum of London much more than the British Museum. And fortunately I will be back in London in another two weeks, so I will make sure to swing by before the current location closes.

The news does make me drift back quite a few years ago, when the museum I work for began the process of tearing down old gallery buildings and building anew while also remaining open. Quite a few little moves as we took possession of new space and moved out of old spaces; for those to be torn down too and be replaced.

I agree. A great underrated museum.

Museum of London Docklands site is also excellent. It does concentrate on London's history as a port but covers plenty of social history too.