Founded in 1976, the museum chronicles the history of London, from before the founding of the town of Londinium by the conquering Romans in 50 AD (According to the Museum's site), up to the present day.
The museum's exhibits are displayed in chronological galleries: Pre-historic, Roman London, Medieval London, Tudor and early Stuart London, and London from 1700 to the present day.
Some of the highlights of the museum include: Fragments of the Roman London Wall, A human skeleton which is more than 5000 years old - the oldest human remains ever to be found in the Thames Valley, Roman marble sculptures from the temple of Mithras, The Cheapside Hoard - said to be the finest collection of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewellery in the world, The 16th century Copperplate Map of London, Lord Nelson's Ceremonial Sword of Honour and the 1948 London Olympic Torch.
The museum contains photographs, memoires and recorded interviews of Londoner's in the 20th & 21st century, allowing visitors afeel for what life was/is like for people living and working in London.
The museum hosts special exhibits that concentrates on important events in London's history, or looks at the life experiences of the many wide and diverse communities that have, or still live, in London.
The museum has been undergoing major development, and though most of this is now complete, the re-development will not be fully-finished until 2009.
Opening Times
Mon to Sat: 10am - 5.50pm
Sun: 12pm - 5.50pm
Last admission: 5.30pm
Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January
Prices
The Museum is Free to all visitors.
(Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge)
Location
Museum of London
London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
Tel: 0870 444 3851
Tube: Barbican, St Paul's, Moorgate.
Entrance: Museum entrance is located on a pedestrian high walk which can be reached by stairs, escalators or lifts from Aldersgate Street; London Wall; or St Martins-le-Grand.
External link
Official Museum of London - Web site
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