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Museum of London
Curator with fire squirt copyright Museum of London   Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
England
Special Exhibition London's Burning
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Medicine, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
Facilities
Food: yes Shop: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Wheelchairs: The Museum has powered and manual wheelchairs, which may be borrowed free of charge for the duration of your visit. Please ask at the admissions desk.

Large print events brochures, map and audio guides: Our events brochure and map of the Museum's galleries is available in large print. Please ask upon arrival or telephone 0870 444 3850. There are also audio tours available. The tour is available free of charge to blind or partially sighted visitors.

Induction loop: The Museum's audio facilities (including audio tours) are suitable for the hard of hearing. Our induction loops can be used by any visitor with a hearing aid fitted with a T switch.

Events: We have a range of events which are suitable for blind or partially sighted visitors. Please ask for an events brochure or call our box office team on 0870 444 3850. They will be pleased to assist you.

Toilets and lifts: There are disabled toilets and access by lift to all levels of the Museum. Please telephone 0870 444 3850 prior to your visit if you would like further details.
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0870 444 3852
Automated information line (Tel) : 0870 444 3851
General information (Fax) : 0870 444 3853
E-mail : info@museumoflondon.org.uk
Website : www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Open
Museum and Shop opening times:
Open daily 10am to 6pm.
Last admission 5.30pm

Café opening times:
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm

Admission charges
Entry is free to all. Groups of 10+ (school, college and adult) must book in advance. Call the Box Office on 0870 444 3850 or e-mail groups@museumoflondon.org.uk.
Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
The Museum of London tells the story of London from pre-historic times through reconstructed interiors and street scenes, alongside displays of original artefacts found during the museum's archaeological digs.

A redevelopment project is currently transforming the Stuart, Victorian and Twentieth Century galleries. Our early galleries remain open and a series of topical exhibitions will keep the story of London alive.

The Museum is committed to making its collections accessible to all who wish to learn from them.


Collections description
The collections are divided between two departments:

The Department of Early London History: Material relating to London from the prehistoric period to c.1700. This includes the Archaeological Archive, housing material from archaeological excavations in London.

The Department of Later London History: Material relating to London from c.1700 to the present day.

Key artists and exhibits
Prehistoric ; Roman ; Saxon and Medieval ; Tudor and Stuart ; Costume and Decorative Arts ; Oral History and Contemporary Collecting ; The Collecting 2000 project ; Painting, Prints and Drawings ; Photographs ; Social and Working History


Articles
Margaret Hodge And Boris Johnson Mark Power Transfer At Museum Of London
Gypsy History Month
East Festival Celebrates Best Of East London From March 6-11 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending February 17 2008
Museum Of London Reveals Exceptional Roman Pot Discovery
The only ethnic minority museum trustee in the village?
New Gallery To Tell The Story Of Post War Londoners

Trails
Monks, Knights, Peasants And Merchants - A Medieval Trail
On The Trail Of Guy Fawkes In The UK's Museums And Heritage Sites
Gay History - A Trail Exploring LGBT Heritage In London Collections
Hidden Treasures: London
Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In London
VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE Day
A History of Britain - At the Edge of the World?
Ekow Eshun: Growing Up in 70s London
Uzo Egonu at the Museum of London
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A London Museum
Amazing Art And Astounding Architecture

Events
Museum of London: London's Burning Exhibition  ; Exhibition
Mandela in London 1962 at Museum of London  Exhibition
The Big Smoke at Museum of London  Exhibition
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The Great Fire of London at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Guildhall Harpists and Friends at Museum of London  Performance
Walk: Singing in the City at Museum of London  Guided tour
London's Burning Gallery Tours at Museum of London  Guided tour
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Medieval Glazier at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Walk: Life and Times in Roman London at Museum of London  Guided tour
Toddler's and Carer's Group at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Roman Fort Gate at Museum of London  Guided tour
Conservators in Action at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Fun and Games! - National Archaeology Weekend at Museum in Docklands  Workshop (Event)
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Fun and Games! - National Archaeology Weekend at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Archaeology in the City at Museum of London  Guided tour
Toddler's and Carer's Group at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Conservators in Action at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Walk: The 21st Century City: An Architectural Introduction at Museum of London  Guided tour
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Tamesibuga, Dweller by the Thames at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
London Rhymes at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
London's Burning Gallery Tours at Museum of London  Guided tour
Ampitheatre tours at Museum of London  Guided tour
Strange but True? at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Songs of the City at Museum of London  Performance
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Fire! Fire! at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Roman Fort Gate at Museum of London  Guided tour
What Would You Save in a Fire? at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Puzzle at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Anasi Mysteries at Museum in Docklands  Workshop (Event)
Walk: The City's Industrial Past at Museum of London
Story time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
A Very Important Stone at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Anansi Mysteries at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
A Very Important Stone at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Bizarre! at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Puzzle at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Bizarre! at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Puzzle at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The London Stone Mystery at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The London Stone Mystery at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Meet the Mystery Londoners at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The Mystery Bag at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Objects at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Walk: A tale of two churches at Museum of London  Guided tour
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Objects at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
What's Hiding in the River Thames at Museum of London  Guided tour; Workshop (Event)
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Walk: Gentleman's London  Guided tour
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Mystery Objects at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
What's Hiding in the River Thames? at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Top Secret at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working with Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Anansi Mysteries at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Top Secret at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The London Stone Mystery at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
X-ray Vision at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The London Stone Mystery at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Stories of Mischief and Mystery from India at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Can you Find it? at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Stories of Mischief and Mystery from India at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
The Mystery of the Missing Mudlarks at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Story Time at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Working Water at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
Stories of mischief and Mystery from India at Museum of London  Workshop (Event)
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
 
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