Hackney Museum

Hackney Museum is a local authority museum dedicated to documenting the history of the London Borough of Hackney. Its collection of around 8,500 objects, artworks, photographs, and recorded oral histories provides insight into how people have lived in this neighborhood over time.

The museum was established in 1986 and relocated in 2002 to the Technology & Learning Centre at Reading Lane. This move allowed it to expand its partnerships with local collecting panels and deepen its connections with the community.

The permanent exhibition reveals how people arrived and settled in Hackney across generations through objects and personal stories from residents. You can see how different communities shaped the neighborhood and how their experiences continue to be part of local identity.

The museum is easily accessible by public transport and located in the heart of the district. It is best to check opening hours beforehand, as they vary depending on the day of the week.

The museum displays Hackney's first fire engine alongside educational suitcases filled with replica objects from different periods. These hands-on collections allow visitors to directly experience what life was like in earlier times.

Location: London Borough of Hackney

Operator: Hackney Council

Address: 1 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ

Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday 09:30-17:30; Thursday 09:30-20:00; Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday-Monday off; Holidays off

Website: http://hackney.gov.uk/museum

GPS coordinates: 51.54449,-0.05591

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08