Islington Museum

Description

Islington Museum is situated underneath Finsbury Library, this museum is a specialized archive of local heritage. A public museum dedicated to the history of the London Borough of Islington. It opened in 2008 and covers various themes on local and social history. 

Explores the borough’s history from the 1700s to the present day. It houses a diverse collection covering themes like social reform, radicalism, wartime, and childhood, featuring artefacts such as Victorian items, toys, and Joe Orton’s defaced library books.

Admission is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Islington Museum is situated underneath Finsbury Library, this museum is a specialized archive of local heritage. A public museum dedicated to the history of the London Borough of Islington. It opened in 2008 and covers various themes on local and social history. 
  • Explores the borough’s history from the 1700s to the present day. It houses a diverse collection covering themes like social reform, radicalism, wartime, and childhood, featuring artefacts such as Victorian items, toys, and Joe Orton’s defaced library books.

Facilities

Toilets: The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet.

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm.
  • Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed.
  • The museum is closed daily 1-2pm for lunch.

Address: St John St, London EC1V 4NB, UK

Post Code: EC1V 4NB

Council: Islington

County: Greater London

  • Bus: 153
  • Tube: Angel (Northern Line), Farringdon (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Elizabeth lines)
  • Train: Farringdon (Thameslink)

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