Museums & Galleries · London
Hackney Museum
📍 E8 1GQ
Photo: Matt Brown (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Permanent displays on migration and settlement over 2,000 years
- Learn about the Bangladeshi community's history in Hackney
- Garment industry story of the Pandit Brothers family business
- Black British art scene in Hackney from 1960s to 1990s
- Handling collection suitcases telling stories of people who moved to Hackney
Hackney Museum is the community history museum for the London Borough of Hackney, caring for over 8,500 objects, artworks, images and oral history recordings that reflect the borough's diverse communities. Permanent displays trace migration and settlement in Hackney over 2,000 years, alongside stories like the Pandit Brothers' garment business, Black British art from the 1960s–1990s, and anti-nuclear campaigns of the 1980s. A handling collection of 'suitcase' resources brings personal migration stories to life, making it well suited to those curious about local heritage and community narratives. Please note the museum is currently closed for refurbishment until 2027. It sits in Hackney, just 0.2 miles from Hackney Central station, with 538 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for anyone planning a visit once it reopens.
Practical details
- Open
- Closed for refurbishment until 2027
- Accessibility
- Endeavours to meet WCAG 2.0 AA, though not all content is fully accessible
- Best for
- Those interested in local and community history
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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