Museum of the Home
Shoreditch E2 8EA
10am – 5pm Tue–Sun, closed Mon
Overground: Hoxton
1- 2 hours
Based on 5 reviews
About the Museum of the Home
The Museum of the Home in Hoxton is a free, time-travelling trip through everyday life. Wander through recreated homes from 1630 to 2049, explore sensory spaces, and picnic in the gardens. It’s hands-on, buggy-friendly, and a brilliant way for kids to explore history they can actually step into.
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Pair it with a wander around Shoreditch or a nosey at Columbia Road if you’re feeling floral.
Quick Inspiration
Ages 6+, teens, and grandparents who love saying “I remember that!” Little ones will enjoy the sensory den and mini playhouse, while tweens and teens will find the retro rooms fascinating (and slightly hilarious).
Not unless you’re a big group. But if you’re the organised type, you can book online for peace of mind. Walk-ups are welcome though.
Yes, there’s a free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, and you’ll also find two beautifully illustrated Family Trails and Sensory Explorer Bags. There’s also a Family Map so you can organise your visit to keep everyone happy.
There’s no café, but you’re welcome to bring your own food. There’s a cosy Lunch Room indoors and lovely gardens for a picnic on sunny days.
A good hour or two will do it justice, but there’s no rush – take your time exploring.
Absolutely! The museum is super accessible with lifts, a vertical platform lift to the garden, step-free access throughout, buggy parking, pram lockers, manual wheelchairs to borrow, plus baby-changing and breastfeeding facilities.
Yes, the Gardens Through Time are a step-by-step green adventure from Tudor knot gardens and walled herb beds to cottage-style borders and even a modern green roof. They show how city gardening has evolved over centuries.
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