Market traders and locals in Middlesex Street © Museum of London

Museum of London

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.

Discover prehistoric London, stroll in a recreated 18th century pleasure gardens and marvel at the magnificent Lord Mayor's Coach.

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Compare London past and present with over 200 images from our collections. View in 3D to see hidden histories appear... 

Valentine's @ late

Valentine's Heart c. Jessica Palmer Mon 14 Feb, 6.30-10pm

Experience Valentine's Day with a difference as we host Latin dance classes, x-rated objects, poetry readings and aphrodisiac potions...

London Street Photography @ late

Adrian Fisk image for London Street Photography Fri 18 Feb, 6.30-9pm

Visit our major new photographic exhibition, London Street Photography, after hours on its opening day.
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Eating and Drinking

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Get any kid's sandwich, drink, piece of fruit and mini chocolate chip cookie for £4.50.

 

London Futures

Until 6 March 2011

Explore the potential impact of climate change on London in the future through our current photographic exhibition London Futures.

Like postcards from the future, familiar views of the capital have been digitally transformed by GMJ (external link) illustrators Robert Graves and Didier Madoc-Jones.

London Street Photography

Children of the East End, Poplar, 1935 by Cyril Arapoff

18 Feb – 4 Sep 2011

This major new exhibition at the Museum of London showcases an extraordinary collection of London street photography with over 200 candid images of everyday life in the street.

From sepia-toned scenes of horse-drawn cabs taken on bulky tripod-mounted cameras to 21st century Londoners digitally ‘caught on film’, explore how street photography has evolved from 1860 to the present day.

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