About Museum of the Home
Step inside recreated rooms spanning four centuries to discover how British families lived, loved and decorated their homes, all set within historic gardens that families can explore together.
What's nearby
- Sông Quê Café next door
- New City College - Hackney Campus 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is such a great, free museum! Please show it some love and make a donation when you visit. The Gardens Through Time exhibit is absolutely lovely and well worth your time. The lower gallery takes you through several families/individuals as they explore what Home means to them and how home is created amd experienced throughout different cultures, backgrounds, and age groups. The upper gallery provides gorgeous examples of rooms from homes over four centuries. Really neat to see the recreated wallpapers and antique furnishings.
· via Google
Incredible museum!! The rooms are incredible to see, very well put together, super well thought through, and very relevant and informative content. I went through all the text beside the rooms and the historical context is incredibly well provided and executed. I spent 1.5 hrs there going through 7 rooms. Absolutely loved it !
· via Google
Lovely Museum. Great for children would highly recommend taking the tour of the almshouse which i found the most interesting part. Lovely big green lawn and benches and a back garden if it’s sunny. Sadly the cafe is closed but Breeze on Hoxton High street a few minutes away i would highly recommend
· via Google
Free and fascinating museum with a wide range of objects spanning centuries. It’s a great place to learn, offering an engaging of different cultures and backgrounds, and painting a comprehensive picture of Londoners at home. The atmosphere is calm and enjoyable, and it wasn’t too busy, so I was able to explore without feeling rushed. The outdoor area is gorgeous. I especially enjoyed the 90s showcase home - it felt very nostalgic.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into how homes and lifestyles have evolved over centuries, with beautifully recreated rooms and interactive exhibits. They also highlight the lovely, peaceful gardens, friendly staff, and free entry.
Some reviews mention the cafe can be closed.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 136 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2,762 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- London