Museums & Galleries · London
The Cinema Museum
📍 SE11 4TH
Photo: AnonymousUnknown author (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Unique collection of cinema artefacts, memorabilia and equipment
- Housed in the former Lambeth Workhouse linked to Charlie Chaplin
- Centrepiece sculpture of the 'Little Tramp'
- Book a guided tour of the collection
- Film screenings and other events held regularly
The Cinema Museum is a volunteer-run charity dedicated to the history of cinemagoing, holding a unique collection of artefacts, memorabilia and equipment from the 1890s to the present day. It's housed in the former Lambeth Workhouse, a building with a personal connection to Charlie Chaplin, and features a striking sculpture of the 'Little Tramp' as a centrepiece. You can book a guided tour to see the collection, or attend film screenings and other events held at the venue. It suits film buffs and anyone curious about cinema history. In Lambeth, it's well placed for a stay nearby, with Elephant & Castle station 0.3 miles away and 775 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Guided tours can be booked
- Best for
- Film and cinema history enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Elephant & Castle 0.3 miles
- London Waterloo 0.8 miles
- London Waterloo East 0.8 miles
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