Museum of Croydon
ADDRESS
Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
TELEPHONE
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat 10:30 - 17:00. Temporary exhibitions: Mon to Sat 11:00 - 17:00
PRICES
Free
Nearby
Email to a friend
-
Visitor Information
The Museum of Croydon includes The Riesco Gallery, a stunning collection of Chinese ceramics dating from 2500 BC to the 19th century on display at Croydon Clocktower as well as the Croydon Art Collection containing over 2,000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside prints by Henry Moore and Bridget Riley and paintings by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Some of the collection is online at www.museumofcroydon.com and viewings can be arranged by appointment. They also run temporary exhibitions, often relating to the history of the area, and special events and activities to encourage learning and interaction with the museum. With around 500 interviews with people who have lived, loved and worked in Croydon, the local history is recorded in the aural tradition, with major events and personal experiences as told by local people. You can hear extracts of interviews online or arrange an appointment to listen to full interviews.
LondonTown.com - Museum of Croydon Location Map
Railway Stations
Further articles featuring Museum of Croydon on LondonTown.com
What's on in London 2023
Discover what's on in London 2023 with our comprehensive guide to the best events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London 2023 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.
Bethlem Museum of the Mind
London > Attractions > Museums
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 | 3.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
The Museum of the Mind sits at the heart of and tells the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital which was founded in 1247 and continues to ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 | 3.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
The Museum of the Mind sits at the heart of and tells the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital which was founded in 1247 and continues to ... More
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 | 6.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Visit the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum for the history and background to the world's favourite tennis tournament and one of the most celebrated venues in London. ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 | 6.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Visit the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum for the history and background to the world's favourite tennis tournament and one of the most celebrated venues in London. ... More
Cuming Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
151 Walworth Road, Southwark, London SE17 | 8.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
The worldwide collection of the Cuming Family accompanies exhibitions on the history of Southwark (from Roman times to the 19th century) in this unique museum. The ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
151 Walworth Road, Southwark, London SE17 | 8.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
The worldwide collection of the Cuming Family accompanies exhibitions on the history of Southwark (from Roman times to the 19th century) in this unique museum. The ... More
THE BEST
Sights and Attractions near Museum of Croydon
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Museum of Croydon
National Trust: Morden Hall Park
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 | 4.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
It may be in south west London, in the London borough of Merton, but a walk around Morden Hall Park feels like an outing to the ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 | 4.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
It may be in south west London, in the London borough of Merton, but a walk around Morden Hall Park feels like an outing to the ... More
Horniman Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 5.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation of ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 5.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation of ... More
Horniman Aquarium
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 5.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 5.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ... More
Croydon Fairfield Halls
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 | 3 minutes from Museum of Croydon
The arts centre at the heart of cultural life in Croydon featuring a concert hall and the 809-seat Ashcroft Playhouse, Fairfield Halls ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 | 3 minutes from Museum of Croydon
The arts centre at the heart of cultural life in Croydon featuring a concert hall and the 809-seat Ashcroft Playhouse, Fairfield Halls ... More
Everyman Crystal Palace
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
25 Church Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 | 3.3 miles from Museum of Croydon
One of ten Everyman cinemas in London, this venue in Crystal Palace comes with fours screens which can seat between 40 and 148 ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
25 Church Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 | 3.3 miles from Museum of Croydon
One of ten Everyman cinemas in London, this venue in Crystal Palace comes with fours screens which can seat between 40 and 148 ... More
The Poodle Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
167 Sydenham Road, SE26 | 4.3 miles from Museum of Croydon
Small comedy in Sydenham with a friendly atmosphere, drinks and freshly popped popcorn. They get a good line-up of acts, some of whom you may ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
167 Sydenham Road, SE26 | 4.3 miles from Museum of Croydon
Small comedy in Sydenham with a friendly atmosphere, drinks and freshly popped popcorn. They get a good line-up of acts, some of whom you may ... More
Simon Carter Crystal Palace
London > Shopping > Menswear
71 Westow Street, SE19 | 3.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Founded by a businessman of the same name in the 1980s, Simon Carter is a menswear retailer known especially for their accessories such as cufflinks, ... More
London > Shopping > Menswear
71 Westow Street, SE19 | 3.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Founded by a businessman of the same name in the 1980s, Simon Carter is a menswear retailer known especially for their accessories such as cufflinks, ... More
Tooting Market
London > Shopping > Markets
21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 | 4.9 miles from Museum of Croydon
Tooting Market, established over 80 years ago, is a colourful indoor market in South London. Stall holders s ell fresh foods, ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 | 4.9 miles from Museum of Croydon
Tooting Market, established over 80 years ago, is a colourful indoor market in South London. Stall holders s ell fresh foods, ... More
Boxpark Croydon
London > Shopping >
Ruskin Square, CR0 | 6 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Just like the original Boxpark in Shoreditch, Boxpark Croydon will be constructed from shipping containers, but this time there will be 80 units and a covered ... More
London > Shopping >
Ruskin Square, CR0 | 6 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Just like the original Boxpark in Shoreditch, Boxpark Croydon will be constructed from shipping containers, but this time there will be 80 units and a covered ... More
THE BEST
Restaurants near Museum of Croydon
What are the best dining options near Museum of Croydon London?
Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
93A George Street, CR9 | 5 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
93A George Street, CR9 | 5 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ... More
Khyber Indian Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
284-288 High Street, CR0 | 5 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Indian/South Asian Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
284-288 High Street, CR0 | 5 minutes from Museum of Croydon
Indian/South Asian Cuisine... More
Albert's Table
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
49b/c South End, Croydon, CR0 | 8 minutes from Museum of Croydon
If you find yourself having to venture to the dark depths of Croydon (perhaps to go to the huge Ikea) then why not make an event ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
49b/c South End, Croydon, CR0 | 8 minutes from Museum of Croydon
If you find yourself having to venture to the dark depths of Croydon (perhaps to go to the huge Ikea) then why not make an event ... More
Music Everything Ltd
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 2.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 2.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ... More
Linguaphone Group
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 3.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ... More
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 3.1 miles from Museum of Croydon
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ... More
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 5.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 5.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ... More
THE BEST
Leisure near Museum of Croydon
Museum of Croydon gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
The Rookery
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Covington Way, SW16 | 3.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
A formally landscaped area within Streatham Common, the Rookery includes an ornamental pond, flower and herbaceous beds, and a rock garden with streams. First opened in ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Covington Way, SW16 | 3.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
A formally landscaped area within Streatham Common, the Rookery includes an ornamental pond, flower and herbaceous beds, and a rock garden with streams. First opened in ... More
Crystal Palace Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 3.6 miles from Museum of Croydon
Although Sir Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and moved here a couple of years ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 3.6 miles from Museum of Croydon
Although Sir Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and moved here a couple of years ... More
Beckenham Cricket Club
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
Foxgrove Road, BR3 | 4.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
Its name may imply allegiance to cricket alone but at this club you can play tennis, hockey, and squash. The cricket club boasts immaculate pitches, ... More
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
Foxgrove Road, BR3 | 4.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
Its name may imply allegiance to cricket alone but at this club you can play tennis, hockey, and squash. The cricket club boasts immaculate pitches, ... More
The Faber Fox
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Westow Hill, SE19 | 3.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
On a prime spot in Crystal Palace, at the top of Westow Hill, the Faber Fox has everything you'd expect from a good ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Westow Hill, SE19 | 3.4 miles from Museum of Croydon
On a prime spot in Crystal Palace, at the top of Westow Hill, the Faber Fox has everything you'd expect from a good ... More
The Bull Streatham
London > Nightlife > Pubs
498 Streatham High Road, SW16 | 3.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Built in 1768, The Bull started out as The Pied Bull, a modest coaching inn and a popular stopping place for travellers to London. Young's took ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
498 Streatham High Road, SW16 | 3.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Built in 1768, The Bull started out as The Pied Bull, a modest coaching inn and a popular stopping place for travellers to London. Young's took ... More
The Great Southern Pub and Kitchen
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
79 Gipsy Hill, SE19 | 3.6 miles from Museum of Croydon
Named after a steam train, to reflect its position next door to Gipsy Hill station, The Great Southern Pub and Kitchen comes with a sun-drenched beer ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
79 Gipsy Hill, SE19 | 3.6 miles from Museum of Croydon
Named after a steam train, to reflect its position next door to Gipsy Hill station, The Great Southern Pub and Kitchen comes with a sun-drenched beer ... More
THE BEST
Nightlife near Museum of Croydon
Museum of Croydon clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Top Of The Pop
London > Nightlife > Bars
20 Totterdown Street, Upstairs at Poptata, Unit 4 Ground floor Market , SW17 | 4.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
Located upstairs at Poptata, the street fries specialists in Tooting Market , sister bar Top Of ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
20 Totterdown Street, Upstairs at Poptata, Unit 4 Ground floor Market , SW17 | 4.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
Located upstairs at Poptata, the street fries specialists in Tooting Market , sister bar Top Of ... More
Imperial Durbar
London > Nightlife > Bars
14 Trinity Road, SW17 | 5.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Indian cocktail boudoir, Imperial Durbar , in Tooting is heavily influenced by its owners, the Heathcote brothers, and ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
14 Trinity Road, SW17 | 5.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Indian cocktail boudoir, Imperial Durbar , in Tooting is heavily influenced by its owners, the Heathcote brothers, and ... More
601 Queen's Rd
London > Nightlife > Bars
Center Court Shopping Center, No. 4 Queens Road, SW19 | 5.7 miles from Museum of Croydon
Scandinavian design and a wraparound roof terrace make 601 Queen's Rd an attractive proposition for stylish drinks and all-day dining in Wimbledon village. On sunnier ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Center Court Shopping Center, No. 4 Queens Road, SW19 | 5.7 miles from Museum of Croydon
Scandinavian design and a wraparound roof terrace make 601 Queen's Rd an attractive proposition for stylish drinks and all-day dining in Wimbledon village. On sunnier ... More
THE BEST
Meeting venue hire near Museum of Croydon
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Museum of Croydon.
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 5.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 5.2 miles from Museum of Croydon
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ... More
Southside House
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 6.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Secreted behind high walls, Southside House is locked in the past. Originally a Tudor farmhouse, little has changed since the renovations completed in 1685 by ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 6.5 miles from Museum of Croydon
Secreted behind high walls, Southside House is locked in the past. Originally a Tudor farmhouse, little has changed since the renovations completed in 1685 by ... More
The Battersea Barge
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8 | 7.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
In the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Barge is a unique venue that's open daily for food, drink and ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8 | 7.8 miles from Museum of Croydon
In the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Barge is a unique venue that's open daily for food, drink and ... More
London Hotels
From cheap budget accommodation to luxury 5 star suites see our discounts for Museum of Croydon hotels, including from 0% off. |
 |
