Museum of the Home, Historical interior museum in Shoreditch, England
The Museum of the Home presents eleven period rooms showcasing middle-class English domestic interiors from 1600 through contemporary times with furniture and decorative elements.
The London County Council established this Grade I listed building complex in 1914 within former almshouses that provided housing for London's elderly residents.
Each carefully curated room display demonstrates how English domestic life evolved through social changes, decorative preferences, and technological advancements across four centuries.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with the main entrance located opposite Hoxton Station on Geffrye Street.
The museum maintains period gardens that demonstrate the evolution of English domestic horticulture from the 17th century to modern day plantings.
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Inception: 1914
Founders: London County Council
Operator: The Geffrye Museum Trust
Address: 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA E2 8EA
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Holidays 10:00-17:00
Website: https://museumofthehome.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.53174,-0.07622
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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