[2025 London Attraction] Travel Guide for Museum of the Home (Updated Apr)

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#londontrips Nestled in the heart of Hoxton, East London, the Museum of the Home offers a captivating journey through the evolution of domestic life from the 1600s to the present day. Housed in 18th-century Grade I-listed almshouses, this free museum invites visitors to reflect on the meaning of ‘home’ across different cultures and eras.  🕰️ Rooms Through Time Experience the transformation of domestic interiors through the museum’s renowned “Rooms Through Time” exhibits. These meticulously recreated living spaces showcase the changing styles, technologies, and social norms that have shaped British homes over the centuries.  🌿 Gardens Through Time Step outside to explore the “Gardens Through Time,” a series of period-specific gardens that illustrate the evolution of urban outdoor spaces. From a Tudor knot garden to a 20th-century allotment, these green spaces provide insight into historical gardening practices and domestic life.  🎨 Current Exhibitions EastEnders at 40: Icons of Home and Drama Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic BBC soap opera with a display of rotating costumes and props from the show. This exhibition runs until 22 June 2025.  Uzo Egonu: New Acquisitions Display Discover nine prints by artist Uzo Egonu, marking one of the largest exhibitions of his work in two decades. The display highlights Egonu’s unique perspective on home and identity.  One Song This video installation by artist Kadir Karababa explores how songs transcend borders, connecting individuals to their roots and shared experiences.  ⸻ 🗓️ Visitor Information Address: 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays Admission: Free

#londontrips A small but powerful museum nestled in East London, filled with stories, spaces, and soul. [Visited on a weekday afternoon—it was surprisingly lively despite being one of London’s more low-key museums. But I can totally see why: it’s charming, thoughtful, and quietly profound.**] 📍Address 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA Free admission (like many UK museums!) Closed on Mondays Opening hours: 10:00–17:00, but always check Google Maps or the official site before you go. What Makes It Special 🏠 Time-Travel Through Domestic Spaces Walk through a series of recreated rooms from different decades and centuries. From the hearth to the sofa, each room reflects not just design trends, but the lives, values, and hopes of the people who once called it home. You’re not just seeing furniture—you’re witnessing changing identities, family dynamics, and cultural values. ✨ A Question That Lingers: What is a Home? Is “home” something we design? Or something shaped by society, technology, and history? This museum doesn’t tell you what to think—it simply opens a door for reflection. For me, as a student of interior design and historic architecture, this place felt like a portal into all the things I care about: space, memory, function, form. ⛪ Architecture That Speaks The building itself used to be an almshouse (a charitable housing institution). During renovation, much of its original footprint was preserved—including clever details like thin copper lines on the floor, tracing out the lost walls and corridors. The past lives quietly within the new. 🎁 Lovely Gift Shop Thoughtful curation, stylish objects, and a touch of humor. Definitely worth browsing before you leave. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 – Highly Recommended! Perfect for: • Design students or architecture lovers • Anyone who loves quiet museums that make you think • Those who appreciate everyday beauty and thoughtful storytelling A museum not just about houses, but about how we live—and why.

My recent visit to London was mainly for Museum of the Home in Hoxton. With their festive exhibition for Christmas from past to future and what makes a home. Truly enjoyed the experience in there. Very homey and very peaceful.

Secret Garden on the South Bank of London, 400 years of home change history Geffrye Museum [Jeffrey Museum] Secret Garden on the South Bank of London Hidden in East London Fashion The Hoxton on the north side of the area Shoreditch shows the middle class family in London, England different decoration styles from 1600 to the 1990s interior furnishings and garden lawns outside the window, lighting Excellent Caf inlaid in the historical display has become a must-have for afternoon tea must pick a sunny and awkward afternoon, even sitting in the garden The bench under the tree h This place can touch a corner of your memory The last one is not my room, is the museums recent theme of the youth room. I am just trying to find the feeling of teenage girl#teenagebedroom# Tips Address: 136 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8EA Transport: Overground line to Hoxton station. or bus 67, 149, 242, 243, 394 to the Hoxton Station Geffrye Museum station. (The bus is the most convenient, you can go straight) Subway Northern line to Old Street station, walk 15 minutes walk to reach ~ Tickets: Free visit Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10