Museum of London

The Museum is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, transforming the way it tells London's story from 1666 to the present day. The new modern London galleries will open in early 2010 but until then visitors can still enjoy our prehistoric, Roman and medieval London galleries, as well as events and exhibitions for all ages including London's Burning, a special exhibition which explores the Great Fire of London.

London is arguably the most exciting city in the world. With a population of ten million, each year it attracts four times as many tourists from all over the globe. People have always been drawn to London, resulting in the rich cultural diversity that the city enjoys today. As well being one of the world's most important commercial and financial centres, it is also a magnet for lovers of culture, the arts, fashion and food.

A complex and exciting city deserves a dedicated museum that entertains, informs and inspires. The Museum of London fulfils that function by bringing the history of the city to life through its rich collections, presented to the visitor in fascinating reconstructions and displays that use state of the art technology and the latest design techniques. The Museum is London's museum.

The Museum runs a varied and comprehensive programme of events to complement its exhibitions and displays. For adults these include gallery talks, lectures, guided tours, curators' workshops, walks, debates, visits, seminars, evening courses and special evening events. A lively choice of activities is also available for families and children at weekends and in school holidays.

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