Museums & Galleries · London
International Heritage Centre
📍 SE5 8BQ
Photo: PAUL FARMER (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore the story of The Salvation Army from the 1860s to today
- Visit the William Booth Birthplace Museum in Nottingham
- Browse the reference library and archive catalogue
- Explore digitised collections and subject guides online
- Take a virtual tour of the London museum
The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army, from its founding on the streets of East London in 1865 through more than 160 years of history worldwide. It comprises two museums — one in London, one in Nottingham at the birthplace of founder William Booth — with the London site also home to a reference library and archive you can explore via its catalogue. There's a virtual version of the London museum too, plus online resources and digitised collections for those who can't visit in person. It suits history enthusiasts and researchers alike. In Southwark, it's close to Denmark Hill station, with The Serpentine beach 4.3 miles away, and plenty of nearby accommodation among 742 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Booking
- Centre closed to visitors during scheduled maintenance dates
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Denmark Hill 0.1 miles
- East Dulwich 0.6 miles
- Loughborough Junction 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page