London Museum

After 45 brilliant years, London Museum (formerly known as Museum of London) has closed its doors at the London Wall site. This marks the start of the highly anticipated move to its new home at West Smithfield, where it will reopen in 2026 as London Museum.

The new museum will occupy two of Smithfield’s iconic market buildings including the Victorian General Market and adjacent 1960s Poultry Market, saving these historic structures for future generations.

The new site will benefit from more accessible transport links, with Farringdon station just a short walk away, with the new Elizabeth line, as well as Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan underground lines, and Thameslink trains.

Displays at the new museum will cover key moments in the city’s history from the Roman era to the 2012 London Olympics and the digital age. The ground floor level will retain the feel of the former marketplace, acting as a civic space that will host exhibitions and events curated and designed by the city’s creative talent, and in partnership with Londoners. Around the outside of the building, a “museum high street” will house independent shops, cafes, social enterprises and cultural partners.

To stay in the know about updates on the new Museum opening and how it will tell the greatest stories from the greatest city in the world, follow London Museum on social media (@wearelondonmuseum on Instagram and Facebook and @ldn_museum on X) or visit the London Museum website.

Until then, Londoners and visitors alike can continue to visit London Museum Docklands. General admission is free, but there may be charges for special exhibitions. Visit the London Museum website for full visitor information and opening times.