Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum

The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum is a research institution in North Finchley holding tens of thousands of books and materials focused on Belarusian culture. The building contains both reading areas and exhibition spaces displaying texts, artworks, religious objects, and historical items from different periods.

The institution grew out of a Belarusian Catholic Mission established in London in 1947. It opened in its own dedicated building in 1971, becoming a permanent home for the community's collected materials and cultural memory.

The collections reflect how the Belarusian community has maintained its cultural traditions through art and religious objects displayed here. Visitors can see pieces that represent the values and craftsmanship important to the people whose heritage this institution preserves.

Access is available by request for research purposes, with materials available to view on-site only. Visitors should contact ahead to make arrangements and ensure their visit is properly prepared.

The collection includes approximately twenty books printed before 1800, some originating from the territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. These rare volumes offer insight into the early written cultures of a region with its own long literary history.

Location: North Finchley

Location: London Borough of Barnet

Inception: 1971

Website: http://skaryna.org

GPS coordinates: 51.61620,-0.18480

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56