Museums & Galleries · London
Crystal Palace Museum
📍 SE19 2AA
Photo: Jim Osley (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Learn the story of the Hyde Park and Sydenham Crystal Palaces
- See the world-famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs nearby in the park
- Visit the Grade II* listed Victorian Crystal Palace Subway
- Explore the boating lake and hire a pedalo or row boat
- Wander one of London's largest mazes
Crystal Palace Museum sits within Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, telling the story of both the Hyde Park and Sydenham Crystal Palaces. It's a good starting point before exploring the wider park, which also includes the world-famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, a Grade II* listed Victorian subway, a boating lake where you can hire a pedalo or row boat, and one of London's largest mazes. The museum suits visitors keen to understand the history behind the park's landmarks. Crystal Palace station is just 0.3 miles away, making it easy to reach, and if you fancy extending your visit, there are 97 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
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- Best for
- Visitors exploring Crystal Palace Park's history and attractions
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Crystal Palace 0.3 miles
- Gipsy Hill 0.5 miles
- Anerley 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page