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Islington Museum

245 St John Street, Islington, London, EC1V 4NB, England

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.

Photograph of Islington Museum's gallery space. (c) Islington Museum

Contact Details | General Information

Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7527 2837
Fax : not available
E-mail : islington.museum@islington.gov.uk

URL : www.islington.gov.uk/educatio
n/LocalHistory/IslingtonMuseum/

Open

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10.00-17.00

Closed

Wed and Sun Christmas & New Year

Admission Charges

Free

General Information

Cultural collections description

Islington Museum runs small exhibitions about the life and culture of different groups in the borough, usually one a year. These have included work with Somali and Kurdish communities in the area. The museum has collected a small number of objects through these exhibitions.

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African: Somali | Near & Middle East: Kurdish

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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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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