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Visit the Museum of London to learn all you’ve ever wanted to know about this glorious city. Surrounded by Roman remains which enhance the museum’s historical atmosphere, you’ll feel as if you’ve travelled back in time as you learn about its vibrant history, from prehistoric times to the present day.
Fun fact: It’s the largest urban history collection in the world!
The city’s history is demonstrated through a range of objects; survey the armour of medieval soldiers, or check out the vast costume collection demonstrating fashion over the years. You can see first-hand the East End poverty of the early 1900s or the blitz-damaged City of London in the photograph collection.
The Museum has also started an oral collection of people’s life stories, with over 5000 hours of recorded audio recounting people’s experiences. It’s full of fascinating facts, images and objects to make it the perfect day out. You can even wander in and out of the shops on a recreated Victorian street.
Whilst in the area, why not grab a bite to eat at the Barbican Foodhall? Museum-lovers should also check out our reviews of the Natural History Museum and Science Museum.
Got kids aged 4-11? Don’t miss out the Museum of London’s family activity bags suitable for this age group, available to borrow free of charge from the information desk!
I loved learning more about Londons history. Super interesting to find out about all the events of the past, even going back as far as the Romans and why it’s called London. I really loved seeing the roman ruins and had no idea there even any ruins like that in London. It was so immersive. I got to walk along a recreated Victorian Street and hear first hand accounts of peoples stories of living in the capital.
You can find loads more information by Laura Porter at aboutlondonlaura.com
The Museum of London is a cool place to learn about the history of London itself. It features not only a timeline of important events, such as it’s founding by the Romans (including ruins) the Great Fire, but it also starts off by teaching you about how the Earth shaped the land on which London was built. It’s full of interesting recreations and brings the history of London to life for visitors. It’s easy enough to move quickly through the educational areas that are less engaging for the youngest of visitors, but I found them interesting.