Islington Museum
ADDRESS
245 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4NB
TELEPHONE
020 7527 2837
OPENING TIMES
Mon, Tue, Thu to Sat 10am-5pm | Closed Wed & Sun
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Situated underneath the Finsbury Library building, the Islington Museum documents the past in this area of North London. The museum holds a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and children's activities throughout the year.
Opening and closing times for Islington Museum
Monday:
10.00
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17.00
Tuesday:
10.00
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17.00
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10.00
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17.00
Friday:
10.00
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17.00
Saturday:
10.00
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17.00
Sunday:
Closed
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The Zetter
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Petite Doubles: 71% off from £108
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Petite Doubles: 71% off from £108
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
This boutique hotel in trendy Clerkenwell fits right in with the warehouse chic designer feel of the neighbourhood. Mixing vintage chairs with stark modern prints, there's ...More
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 9 minutes from Islington Museum
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 9 minutes from Islington Museum
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
Museum and Library of the Order of St John
London > Attractions > Museums
St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
This 16th century gatehouse was formerly the southern entrance to the Priory of the Medieval Order of St John and contains furniture, painting, silver, coins and ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
This 16th century gatehouse was formerly the southern entrance to the Priory of the Medieval Order of St John and contains furniture, painting, silver, coins and ...More
Museum of London
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ...More
The Foundling Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 17 minutes from Islington Museum
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 17 minutes from Islington Museum
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
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Exmouth Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang outs ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang outs ...More
Sadler's Wells
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
Magnum Photos
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
The London gallery for renowned photo agency, Magnum. Representing the best in photography, The Magnum Photos selection process for new members is legendary for its toughness. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
The London gallery for renowned photo agency, Magnum. Representing the best in photography, The Magnum Photos selection process for new members is legendary for its toughness. ...More
Characters From History: Charles Dickens: Talk
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 11.45am-12.15pm, 1.15pm-1.45pm and 3pm-3.30pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
A costumed character talk about the plots and characters of his novels....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 11.45am-12.15pm, 1.15pm-1.45pm and 3pm-3.30pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
A costumed character talk about the plots and characters of his novels....More
The Real Miss Havisham
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 at 1pm-1.30pm, 2pm-2.30pm and 3pm-3.30pm & Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 11am-11.30am, 12.30pm-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Find out who Charles Dickens based his characters on....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 at 1pm-1.30pm, 2pm-2.30pm and 3pm-3.30pm & Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 11am-11.30am, 12.30pm-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Find out who Charles Dickens based his characters on....More
Victorian Playground: Workshop (Under 5s)
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 10.30am-11.30am and 2pm-3pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Play games and make a toy....More
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Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Play games and make a toy....More
Sadler's Wells
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
Sadler's Wells Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national ...More
The Old Red Lion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ...More
ec one Exmouth Market
London > Shopping > Jewellery
41 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
Established in Clerkenwell in 1997, EC One jewellery has built up a glittering reputation for its individual, stylish jewellery. Husband and wife team Jos and Alison ...More
London > Shopping > Jewellery
41 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
Established in Clerkenwell in 1997, EC One jewellery has built up a glittering reputation for its individual, stylish jewellery. Husband and wife team Jos and Alison ...More
Lesley Craze Gallery
London > Shopping > Jewellery
34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ...More
London > Shopping > Jewellery
34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ...More
Bobbin Bicycles
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
397 St John Street, Angel, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
For your vintage-style bicycles and accessories head to Bobbin Bicycles in Islington, the self-proclaimed most beautiful bike boutique in Britain. Opened in spring 2007, Bobbins has ...More
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
397 St John Street, Angel, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 6 minutes from Islington Museum
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The Peasant
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Islington Museum
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
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240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Islington Museum
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
The Well
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Everything about our meal at this superb gastropub in Clerkenwell was brilliant, from the towering pint'o'prawns ordered to start, to the grins plastered over our faces ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Everything about our meal at this superb gastropub in Clerkenwell was brilliant, from the towering pint'o'prawns ordered to start, to the grins plastered over our faces ...More
A La Cruz
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Sister restaurant to Buen Ayre in Broadway Market, A La Cruz brings the tast of Argentinia to Exmouth Market....More
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Sister restaurant to Buen Ayre in Broadway Market, A La Cruz brings the tast of Argentinia to Exmouth Market....More
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes from Islington Museum
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 13 minutes from Islington Museum
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 13 minutes from Islington Museum
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 15 minutes from Islington Museum
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 15 minutes from Islington Museum
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
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My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 16 minutes from Islington Museum
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
The Peasant
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Islington Museum
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Islington Museum
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
The Well
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Everything about our meal at this superb gastropub in Clerkenwell was brilliant, from the towering pint'o'prawns ordered to start, to the grins plastered over our faces ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Islington Museum
Everything about our meal at this superb gastropub in Clerkenwell was brilliant, from the towering pint'o'prawns ordered to start, to the grins plastered over our faces ...More
The Ambassador
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also owes ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Islington Museum
The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also owes ...More
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Ghost Farringdon
London > Nightlife >
113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 7 minutes from Islington Museum
Most people's gripe about South Ken's graffiti chic venue Ghost INC is that it would be better suited to the edgier East End than the haughty ...More
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113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 7 minutes from Islington Museum
Most people's gripe about South Ken's graffiti chic venue Ghost INC is that it would be better suited to the edgier East End than the haughty ...More
Fabric
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
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Sadler's Wells
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Islington Museum
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
The Rookery
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Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from Islington Museum
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Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from Islington Museum
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London Symphony Orchestra St Luke's
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Islington Museum
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