Museum of London

Housed in a striking brutalist building in the Barbican, this museum tells London's story from Roman Londinium through to the present day with an engaging focus on everyday life rather than grand narratives. You'll encounter everything from Anglo-Saxon artifacts and Tudor treasures to Victorian street scenes and modern photography, all thoughtfully arranged to show how ordinary Londoners lived across the centuries. The museum's extensive social history collections offer genuine insight into how the city's diverse communities have shaped its character.