245 St John Street Islington London EC1V 4NB England
Photograph of Islington Museum's gallery space. (c) Islington Museum
Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Film and Media, Fine Art, Industry, Inland Waterways, Law and Order, Literature, Medicine, Music, Performing Arts, Personalities, Photography, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Description
The New Islington Museum opened its doors in May 2008. Using its collection it explores the boroughs history through a number of exciting ways.
The Museum also houses an exhibition space which has a wide programme of temporary exhibitions on during the year.
Keep an eye on our events page to keep you up to date with our current programme of temporary exhibitions, workshops and special events.
You can find the new museum underneath the Finsbury Library, on St. John Street. The nearest tube stop is Angel, or you can get to us by bus on the 19, 38, 153 or the 341.
Collections description
Islington Museum’s collection has been built up over the past 20 years. It is based on objects relevant to the boroughs varied and important history from the Roman period through to modern times.
The gallery uses audio and visual displays, along side object based display cases to explore some themes that have made Islington what it is today. The museum focuses on 9 main topics, these are: Food and Drink, Fashion, Childhood, Leisure, Healthcare, Radicals, Caring, Home, and Wartime.
Key artists and exhibits
Joe Orton
;
Feminism
;
Lenin
;
New River
;
Caribbean nursing
;
Gay and Lesbian rights
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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