Hackney Museum

Plan your visit

Hackney Museum is open until Saturday 29 November 2025. It will then close for refurbishment.

Hackney Museum is open until Saturday 29 November 2025. It will then close for refurbishment.

Discover the stories of some of the amazing people who have made Hackney their home over the last 1,000 years, from Anglo-Saxon Settlers to early Victorian villas and recent Refugees.

Hackney Museum offers a fun, engaging, and educational experience for families and young people who want to learn more about the borough they call home. Through interactive exhibits, personal stories, and hands-on activities, the museum brings Hackney’s rich and diverse history to life — from its roots to the vibrant communities that shape it today. It’s a great place to explore local identity, discover hidden stories, and spark curiosity about the world around you.

Find out more about Hackney Museum on their website.

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Information

Opening times

Mon: Closed
Tue, Wed: 9.30am—5.30pm
Thu: 9.30am—8.00pm
Fri: 9.30am—5.30pm
Sat: 10am—5pm
Sun: Closed

Address

Hackney Museum
1 Reading Lane
London
E8 1GQ

020 8356 2509

museum@hackney.gov.uk

Website

hackney-museum.hackney.gov.uk